Pickled Shrimp Appetizer Recipe

Name: Pickled Shrimp Appetizer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 1/2 lbs jumbo shrimp, peeled and de-veined; 3/4 cup red bell pepper, vertically sliced; 2/3 cup cider vinegar; 1/2 cup jalapeno, vertically sliced; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

1
Heat 1 1/2 tsp oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add half of the shrimp; saute 3 minutes or until done. Place shrimp in a large bowl.
2
Repeat procedure with remaining oil and shrimp.
3
Combine bell pepper, cider vinegar, jalapenos, sugar, ground cumin, salt, red pepper flakes and bay leaves into a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
4
Cover and reduce heat and simmer 8 minutes until tender.
5
Pour pepper mixture over shrimp, add cilantro and stir to combine.
6
Cover and chill 8hours - 2 days before serving.
7
Remove bay leaves. Serve.

244

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 1/2 lbs jumbo shrimp, peeled and de-veined, 3/4 cup red bell pepper, vertically sliced, 2/3 cup cider vinegar, and more.

Yes, Pickled Shrimp Appetizer 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 Appetizer

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