Description
Pickled shrimp bring fresh zesty flavors to your summer gatherings with minimal kitchen effort. Southern coastal charm shines through these tangy seafood bites that make perfect party appetizers or quick protein additions to salads and sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
Pickling Liquid:
- 1 cup white vinegar
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Prepare a large pot of water at a rolling boil and gently lower 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp into the bubbling liquid. Cook the shrimp for exactly 2-3 minutes until they turn a vibrant pink color.
- Immediately drain the shrimp and rinse them under cold running water to stop the cooking process and cool them down quickly.
- Grab a saucepan and combine 1 cup white vinegar, ½ cup water, ¼ cup sugar, 1 tablespoon salt, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, and 1 bay leaf.
- Heat the pickling mixture over high heat until it reaches a vigorous boil, then reduce the temperature and let it simmer for precisely 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Transfer your cooked shrimp into a clean glass jar and carefully pour the hot pickling liquid over them, ensuring they are completely submerged.
- Allow the jar to cool to room temperature for about 30 minutes, then securely seal the lid and place the shrimp in your refrigerator.
- Let the shrimp pickle and absorb the flavors for a minimum of 24 hours before enjoying your tangy seafood treat.
Notes
- Choosing fresh, high-quality shrimp ensures the best flavor and texture for your pickled seafood.
- Cooking shrimp just until they turn pink prevents them from becoming tough and rubbery during pickling.
- For a lighter version, swap sugar with honey or use a sugar substitute to reduce overall calories.
- Storing pickled shrimp in an airtight glass container helps preserve their crisp texture and prevents absorption of other refrigerator odors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 61 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 1450 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 166 mg