Pickled Shrimp And Cucumber Spears Recipe

Name: Pickled Shrimp And Cucumber Spears
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups water; 12 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 8 bay leaves; Eight 3-inch-long strips of lemon zest; 6 to 8 small dried red chiles; 3 tablespoons kosher salt; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup sugar; 3 pounds medium shrimp, shelled and deveined; 1 1/2 pounds unwaxed kirby or Japanese cucumbers, cut into 3/4-inch-wide spears

Servings: persons

1
In a large saucepan, combine the water, garlic, bay leaves, lemon zest and chiles. Cover and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Uncover, add the salt and let the brine cool.
2
In a small saucepan, combine the lemon juice and sugar and boil over high heat until reduced by half. Add the reduction to the pickling brine.
3
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook for just 1 minute, then drain.
4
Arrange the cucumber spears around the side of a large glass bowl. Put the shrimp in the center and cover with the brine. Place a plate directly on the shrimp and cucumbers and weight it down with canned goods to keep the shrimp and cucumbers submerged. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Arrange the shrimp and cucumbers on a platter and serve.
5
Make Ahead: The shrimp and cucumbers must be refrigerated overnight and served the next day.

868

kcal

Calories

121

Carbs

102

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups water, 12 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced, 8 bay leaves, Eight 3-inch-long strips of lemon zest, and more.

Yes, Pickled Shrimp And Cucumber Spears 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.

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Pickled Shrimp And Cucumber Spears

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Variations & substitutions

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