How to Make Best Pickled Shrimp - A Step-by-Step Guide

Best Pickled Shrimp is a mouthwatering dish that is perfect for seafood lovers and anyone who enjoys a delicious and flavorful appetizer. This recipe combines shrimp, herbs, and spices with a tangy and zesty pickling liquid to create a unique and irresistible flavor profile. Whether you're serving it as a starter at a dinner party or as part of a casual summer spread, this pickled shrimp is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    225 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 173mg
    • Sodium: 643mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 56mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 237mg