Description
Pickled Shrimp brings coastal Southern charm straight to your table with a tangy twist that’ll make your taste buds dance. Marinate these tender shellfish in a zippy vinegar blend for an easy appetizer that sparks conversation at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs shrimp
- 1 lemon
- 1 small red onion
- 2 garlic cloves
Seasoning and Spices:
- 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Liquid and Herbs:
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon capers
Instructions
- Boil 8 cups of water with 1 tablespoon salt and 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and firm.
- Immediately transfer shrimp to a large bowl filled with ice water. Let them cool for 2 minutes, then drain completely.
- Whisk ½ cup apple cider vinegar, ½ cup olive oil, ¼ cup lemon juice, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a large glass container.
- Slice 1 small red onion thinly and add to the vinegar mixture. Mince 2 garlic cloves and stir into the liquid.
- Add 1 tablespoon capers, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, and 1 tablespoon chopped dill to the brine.
- Gently fold your cooled shrimp into the marinade, ensuring each piece gets coated with the liquid.
- Seal the container and refrigerate for 4-6 hours. Stir the shrimp once halfway through marinating.
- Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Sprinkle additional fresh herbs on top.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor and texture in this Southern classic.
- Cook shrimp just until pink to prevent rubbery, overcooked seafood that becomes tough and bland.
- Allow plenty of marinating time so the brine can deeply penetrate and season the shrimp completely.
- Experiment with different herb combinations like adding fresh thyme or replacing dill with basil to customize the pickled shrimp’s flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg