Description
Pickled shrimp brings zesty Southern charm straight to your appetizer spread, making party prep a breeze. Fresh shrimp marinated in tangy vinegar and spices create an instant crowd-pleaser that guests will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Proteins:
- 1 ½ lbs large shrimp
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon capers
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and add 1 tbsp salt and 2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning. Drop in lemon slices and bring to a rolling boil at 212°F.
- Carefully add 1 ½ lbs large shrimp and cook exactly 2-3 minutes until they turn pink. Remove shrimp instantly with a slotted spoon.
- Plunge hot shrimp into a large bowl of ice water for 30 seconds to halt cooking. Drain completely in a colander.
- Grab a large glass bowl and whisk together ½ cup apple cider vinegar, ½ cup olive oil, ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, and 1 tbsp Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Add 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, and ½ tsp red pepper flakes to the vinaigrette. Stir thoroughly.
- Mince 2 garlic cloves and thinly slice 1 small red onion. Fold these into the liquid mixture.
- Gently place drained shrimp into the marinade. Toss carefully to ensure complete coverage.
- Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped parsley and 1 tbsp fresh dill over the top. Mix lightly.
- Seal container and refrigerate for minimum 4 hours, preferably overnight. Gently stir once halfway through marinating.
- Before serving, give the shrimp another gentle toss. Serve chilled with crackers or crusty bread.
Notes
- Salt the boiling water generously to infuse flavor into the shrimp and prevent blandness.
- Cook shrimp precisely 2-3 minutes to maintain a tender, succulent texture without becoming rubbery.
- Use an ice bath immediately after cooking to halt the cooking process and preserve the shrimp’s delicate texture.
- Let the shrimp marinate overnight for maximum flavor absorption and a more complex taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg