Pickled Shrimp

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   Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan.

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   Add the shrimp and cook until just pink, no more than 3 to 5 minutes.

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   Drain well and rinse in cold water to prevent further cooking.

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   Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on.

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   In a large glass airtight jar (about 1 1/2 quarts *) layer shrimp and onions and top each layer with ground black pepper, peppercorns, bay leaf and a clove of garlic.

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   Keep layering until jar is about 2/3 full.

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   Pour vinegar and lemon juice over layers until jar is almost full.

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   Leave space at the top so you can gently shake jar to remix ingredients.

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   Seal jar tightly and chill for a few days up to 2 weeks.

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    Turn jar upside down to remix every other day or so.

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    Serve chilled as an appetizer.

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    * Note: for larger shrimp you may need a larger jar and adjust ingredients accordingly.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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