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A delicious plate of Pickled Shrimp – A Tangy, Spicy Delight!

Pickled Shrimp – A Tangy, Spicy Delight!

This pickled shrimp recipe is a deliciously tangy and spicy appetizer that’s perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 450 g shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon thinly sliced
  • 120 ml white vinegar
  • 60 ml fresh lemon juice
  • 60 ml olive oil
  • 15 g Dijon mustard
  • 5 tsp salt
  • 2.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2.5 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 5 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 30 g capers
  • 30 g fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

  1. If using raw shrimp, bring a pot of salted water to a gentle boil, add shrimp, and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Drain, rinse with cold water, and pat dry.
  2. In a large bowl or mason jar, whisk together vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and Old Bay seasoning.
  3. Layer the shrimp, red onions, lemon slices, capers, and parsley in a glass jar or container. Pour the pickling marinade over the shrimp.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  5. Serve chilled as an appetizer, on crostini, or over a fresh salad!

Notes

For extra heat, add sliced jalapeños to the marinade. Using cooked shrimp can save time; just marinate and chill. For the best flavor, let it sit overnight!