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Pickled Shrimp
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 8
I found this recipe years ago on Epicurious and have served it as a side dish for Christmas dinner every year since. It is also great for cocktail parties. Even my shrimp hating SIL loves these! **Don't let the long list of ingredients put you off. It really goes together quickly.
Ingredients:
3/4 cup cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons coarsley ground black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds, crushed
1/4 teaspoon coriander
1/2-3/4 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 lbs large shrimp
1 medium onion, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 lemon, slice thin
2 tablespoons fresh dill or 2 tablespoons parsley
Directions:
1. Whisk the first 8 ingredients together (vinegar through coriander) and add oil in a stream.
2. Whisk until emulsified.
3. Stir in garlic and bay leaf.
4. Cook shrimp in boiling water one minute.
5. Shell and devein and add to marinade.
6. Let cool and stir in onion and lemon. Marinate covered and chilled 12-24 hours.
7. Garnish with dill or parsley.
8. Serve icy cold in a glass bowl or in martini glasses for individual servings.
9. Enjoy!
By RecipeOfHealth.com