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Shrimp in a Pickle
 
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Prep Time: 540 Minutes
Cook Time: 8 Minutes
Ready In: 548 Minutes
Servings: 4
Superb seafood appetizer (or snack):) Make ahead
Ingredients:
2 1/2 quarts water
3 lbs unpeeled large fresh shrimp
5 small red onions, sliced
8 bay leaves
1 (3 1/2 ounce) bottle capers, drained
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup tarragon vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
Directions:
1. Bring 2 1/2 quarts water to a boil; add shrimp, and cook 3 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink.
2. Drain and rinse with cold water.
3. Peel shrimp, leaving tails intact; devein, if desired Layer shrimp and next 3 ingredients in a large shallow dish.
4. Stir together sugar and next 7 ingredients in a small bowl, and pour over shrimp mixture.
5. Cover; chill 8 hours, turning occasionally.
6. Drain before serving.
By RecipeOfHealth.com