Best Pickled Shrimp

Name: Best Pickled Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 500 min
Ingredients: 1 cup apple cider vinegar; 0.5 cup olive oil; 0.25 cup lemon juice; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced; 1 medium Fresno chile, thinly sliced; 3 cloves garlic, smashed; 3 bay leaves, crushed; 2 tablespoons capers, roughly chopped; 1 teaspoon celery seed; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®); 2 pounds large shrimp - peeled, deveined, and tails left on

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These pickled shrimp are the best — a perfect light appetizer that can be made ahead of time and enjoyed as is with a cold glass of white wine. You'll love the contrast between the bright lemon acidity and the pungent peppers, onions, and capers.

By

Nicole McLaughlin

Updated on July 28, 2024

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

8 hrs

Total Time:

8 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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1 cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 medium lemon, thinly sliced
1 medium Fresno chile, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, smashed
3 bay leaves, crushed
2 tablespoons capers, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
2 pounds large shrimp - peeled, deveined, and tails left on

Directions

Combine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, onion, lemon slices, Fresno chile, garlic, crushed bay leaves, capers, celery seed, and lemon zest in a large bowl; stir until well combined. Place in the refrigerator while you prepare the shrimp.
Combine 3 quarts of water and seafood seasoning in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Add shrimp and cook for exactly 2 minutes. Drain well and add to chilled onion mixture. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight, or up to 4 days.
Serve chilled.

Cook’s Note

You can use a jalapeño pepper instead of a Fresno.

Be sure to use peeled, deveined, tail-on shrimp for this recipe. And don't cook them any longer than 2 minutes — they will cook further in the marinade. You don't want to overcook the shrimp or they will be tough.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

225	Calories
15g	Fat
4g	Carbs
19g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 225
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 2g	11%
Cholesterol 173mg	58%
Sodium 643mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate 4g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 19g	38%
Vitamin C 17mg	19%
Calcium 56mg	4%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 237mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Best Pickled Shrimp

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