Pickled Shrimp Recipe

Name: Pickled Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 5 pounds medium-size shrimp; boiling water; 3/4 cup celery leaves and slices; 3/4 cup pickling spices; 1/2 cup Old Bay Seafood Seasoning; 3 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 cups thinly sliced green onions; 2 1/2 c. vegetable oil; 1 c. white vinegar; 3 t. salt; 5 t. celery seed; juice of two lemons; dash (big) of Tabasco

Servings: persons

5 pounds medium-size shrimp
boiling water
3/4 cup celery leaves and slices
3/4 cup pickling spices
1/2 cup Old Bay Seafood Seasoning
3 1/2 tsp. salt
2 cups thinly sliced green onions
2 1/2 c. vegetable oil
1 c. white vinegar
3 t. salt
5 t. celery seed
juice of two lemons
dash (big) of Tabasco

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Bring water (enough to cover the shrimp) to a boil, Drop in shrimp and add celery tops and pieces, pickling spices, Old Bay seasoning and 3 1/2 t. salt. Stir gently, and cover; steam until tender and shrimp turn pink, about 5 minutes. Do not overcook. Drain and let cool. Peel and devein shrimp. In a large container, layer the shrimp (do not remove the celery or pickling spices) and the green onions. In a separate bowl, combine the vegetable oil, vinegar, 3 t. salt, celery seed, lemon juice and Tabasco. Pour over shrimp mixture. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 24 hours; tastes better if marinated for up to 4-5 days. Stir several times each day.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 pounds medium-size shrimp, boiling water, 3/4 cup celery leaves and slices, 3/4 cup pickling spices, and more.

Yes, Pickled Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pickled Shrimp

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