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    Pickled Shrimp

    Jun 11, 2024 · Leave a Comment

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    My friend Chris introduced me to this AMAZING Southern Pickled Shrimp Appetizer years ago. I was hooked at first bite! It's the most unique, refreshing and flavorful shrimp recipe. I am in love with it!

    Bowl of Southern Style Pickled Shrimp with onions, lemons and capers

    If you like shrimp, especially cocktail shrimp this is for YOU!

    This Pickled Shrimp recipe is super refreshing. Serve it ice cold, the flavor is just so unique. You'll be hovering nearby for more and more (just like me!).

    Table of Contents

    • Why you'll love this cold shrimp appetizer
    • Pickled Shrimp Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Variations
    • Tips
    • Shrimp Recipes you'll love
    • Southern Pickled Shrimp
      • Ingredients  1x2x3x
      • Instructions 
      • Notes
      • Nutrition

    Why you'll love this cold shrimp appetizer

    • When it comes to summer shrimp recipes, this pickled shrimp tops the list for me. It's served ice cold, which is amazing on a warm day.
    • Its a light summer recipe.
    • It's so easy to make.
    • You make it ahead of time and when you are ready, pull it out of the fridge and serve.

    Pickled Shrimp Ingredients

    • Large cooked shrimp
    • Avocado or olive oil
    • Apple cider vinegar
    • Capers, sweet onion, lemon
    • Celery seed, sugar & salt
    • Tabasco

    Instructions

    • Combine oil, vinegar, capers, sugar, celery seed, sugar and salt in a large jar or bowl. Whisk until incorporated.
    • Layer in shrimp, onions, lemon slices, repeat. Press down to ensure everything is covered with the liquid.
    • Marinate overnight or for a minimum of 6 hours, moving everything around occasionally.
    Pickled Shrimp

    Variations

    • If you want this on the spicy side, add in more red pepper flakes OR a heaping spoonful (or two) of chili with garlic sauce.
    • Add in some thinly sliced jalapenos for a different sort of heat.
    • Switch yellow onions for red onions.
    • Add in thinly sliced cucumbers to stretch it a bit (plus they are yummy in the marinade)
    • Add in Old Bay, Cajun or Creole seasoning for a different sort of flavor.

    Tips

    • Use the largest or second largest shrimp available to you. (Makes for easier enjoyment)
    • Wash your lemons before slicing and adding to the brine (after all the skins will be in the brine so you want them clean).
    • Serve over a bowl of ice. Place your serving bowl or wide-mouth jar over a big bowl of ice to keep this as cold as you can.
    • If its a hot day and you'll be serving outdoors, place in freezer 30 minutes before serving. This will help keep them at their peak coldness for cool enjoyment.
    Pickled Shrimp on ice

    I always say shrimp is my favorite food its between that and pork belly, lol. Shrimp is just so versatile. I hope you enjoy this Southern Pickled Shrimp recipe! It tops my list of summer appetizers for sure.

    XO - Colleen

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    Pickled Shrimp with lemons, onions and capers

    Southern Pickled Shrimp

    Colleen Kennedy
    This Pickled Shrimp recipe is super refreshing and flavorful. It's a favorite summer appetizer recipe. Make this Southern Pickled Shrimp!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 227 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 pounds large shrimp 21-25 or larger, peeled and deveined Any size will work, I just prefer larger shrimp
    • ¾ cup apple cider vinegar
    • ½ cup avocado or olive oil
    • 3 oz jar of capers
    • ½ teaspoon celery seed
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • 3 finger pinch of kosher salt
    • 1 TBS Tabasco (more or less)
    • 1 large Vidalia onion, sliced thin into rings
    • 1 large lemon (or 2 smaller ones) sliced thin

    Instructions
     

    • Combine vinegar, oil, capers and their juice, celery seed, sugar, salt and Tabasco together in a large jar or bowl and whisk until combined.
    • Layer in shrimp, onion rings and lemon slices.
    • Make sure all is submerged in the marinade/brine.
    • Cover and chill in the coldest spot in your fridge for 6 hours or overnight. Tossing occasionally.
    • Serve in a bowl or large jar over a bowl filled with ice and enjoy!

    Notes

    This id best served ice ice cold. Place covered bowl/jar at the bottom o your fridge overnight of for 6 hours for the coldest spot.
    You can even pop in freezer 30 minutes prior to serving.
    Place serving bowl or jar on top of a ice filled larger bowl to keep shrimp cold when serving.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 8servingsCalories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 16gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 984mgPotassium: 221mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 225IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 1mg
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