Best 8 Pickled Shrimp With Basil Recipes

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**Explore the Enticing World of Pickled Shrimp with Basil: A Culinary Journey**

Embark on a tantalizing culinary journey with pickled shrimp, a delectable seafood treat that combines the briny essence of the ocean with the aromatic allure of fresh basil. This versatile dish, often served as an appetizer or side dish, promises a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Dive into a collection of meticulously curated recipes that showcase the diverse culinary expressions of pickled shrimp with basil, ranging from classic preparations to innovative fusion creations. Discover the art of pickling, a time-honored technique that preserves the shrimp's delicate texture while infusing it with a delightful tanginess. Unleash your creativity and experiment with various marinades, each offering a unique flavor profile that complements the shrimp's inherent sweetness. From zesty lemon-herb variations to fiery chili-infused concoctions, the possibilities are endless.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BEST PICKLED SHRIMP



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These pickled shrimp are the best--a perfect light appetizer that can be made ahead of time and enjoyed as-is with a cold glass of white wine. You'll love the contrast between the bright lemon acidity and the pungent peppers, onions, and capers.

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Time 8h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 medium lemon, thinly sliced
1 medium Fresno chile, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, smashed
3 leaf (blank)s bay leaves, crushed
2 tablespoons capers, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
2 pounds large shrimp - peeled, deveined, and tails left on

Steps:

  • Combine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, onion, lemon slices, Fresno chile, garlic, crushed bay leaves, capers, celery seed, and lemon zest in a large bowl; stir until well combined. Place in the refrigerator while you prepare the shrimp.
  • Combine 3 quarts of water and seafood seasoning in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Add shrimp and cook for exactly 2 minutes. Drain well and add to chilled onion mixture. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight, or up to 4 days.
  • Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Cholesterol 172.8 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 642.8 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

PACIFIC NORTHWEST PICKLED SHRIMP



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This refreshing recipe is one of my husband's favorites. I like to serve the sweet-sour pickled shrimp when we're entertaining. People say it's addictive! -Kathy Wright, Highland, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 cups water
1/2 cup chopped celery leaves
1/4 cup mixed pickling spices
1 tablespoon salt
2 pounds uncooked shell-on shrimp (31-40 per pound)
PICKLING MIXTURE:
2 large onions, sliced
8 bay leaves
1-1/2 cups olive oil
3/4 cup white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons capers
2-1/2 teaspoons celery seed
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine water, celery leaves, pickling spices and salt; bring to a boil. Add shrimp. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until shrimp turn pink, 4-6 minutes. Drain; peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on., Layer shrimp, onions and bay leaves in a 13x9-in. dish. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, capers, celery seed, salt and pepper sauce; pour over shrimp. Refrigerate, covered, 24 hours., Just before serving, drain shrimp and onions, reserving 1/2 cup marinade. Discard remaining marinade and bay leaves. Transfer shrimp and onions to a serving bowl or individual glasses; drizzle with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BASIL SHRIMP



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This was given to me by my friend, Elaine. It is one of the most delicious shrimp recipes for the BBQ I have ever had, and it is so easy. My son would eat the whole recipe if I didn't watch him.

Provided by Gail Laulette

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 1h30m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ½ tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup butter, melted
1 ½ lemons, juiced
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard (such as Grey Poupon Country Mustard™)
½ cup minced fresh basil leaves
3 cloves garlic, minced
salt to taste
white pepper
3 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
skewers

Steps:

  • In a shallow, non-porous dish or bowl, mix together olive oil and melted butter. Stir in lemon juice, mustard, basil, and garlic, and season with salt and white pepper. Add shrimp, and toss to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat grill to high heat. Remove shrimp from marinade, and thread onto skewers. Discard marinade.
  • Lightly oil grill grate, and arrange skewers on preheated grill. Cook for 4 minutes, turning once, or until opaque.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 243.9 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 426.4 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

PICKLED SHRIMP



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If you didn't grow up in a coastal town in the South, you might never have eaten pickled shrimp with your Thanksgiving dinner. But since you can use frozen shrimp in this recipe, it might be time to try. Briny and a bit spicy, this pickled shrimp is full of flavor. You can make this dish the day before the feast for a faint pickle taste or leave them in the refrigerator for a week before, which means you'll bring something with huge personality to the table. Either way, this might become a tradition for your family. Good for a week.

Provided by Shauna James Ahern

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Shrimp

Time P1DT40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons kosher salt, divided
3 large lemons, zested and juiced
¼ cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons pickling spice
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 large shallots, thinly sliced lengthwise

Steps:

  • Fill a large bowl with ice-cold water.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add shrimp and 1 tablespoon salt; reduce heat to low and cook until shrimp are pink, about 2 minutes. Drain the shrimp and transfer to the bowl of cold water until chilled, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain again.
  • Combine remaining 1 tablespoon salt, lemon zest and juice, parsley, pickling spice, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Pour in olive oil and whisk together to make the pickling oil.
  • Fill a resealable glass jar with shrimp and shallots in 4 alternating layers. Pour the pickling oil on top, submerging all contents. Put on the lid and refrigerate for 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 650.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 57.4 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 3088.6 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

SOUTHERN PICKLED SHRIMP



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Pickled shrimp are not your standard, classic pickle: it's more of a preservation technique, using oil, acid in the form of lemon juice, and tons of flavor from onion, bay leaf, allspice, and celery seed. Everything comes together in this beautiful thing that you can pile on top of crusty bread, chop into salsa, or serve with toothpicks, just like grandma used to.

Provided by Hugh Acheson

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined, 16/20 count per pound
1 medium Vidalia onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
12 dry bay leaves, or 6 fresh bay leaves
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon crushed chili flakes
1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

  • Cook the shrimp: Prepare an ice bath and set aside. Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Reduce heat to low and add the Old Bay and shrimp. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and just cooked through. Drain, then plunge the shrimp into the ice water to cool. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  • Make the pickling mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the onion, parsley, garlic, bay leaves, lemon juice, olive oil, allspice, chili flakes, celery seed, and salt. Add the shrimp and gently stir to combine them with the pickling mixture.
  • Finish the pickled shrimp: In a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid (Mason or Weck), arrange the shrimp, onions, and pickling mixture in layers. Seal with lid and let sit in the fridge for at least 3 hours before serving. The shrimp will keep in the fridge for 4-6 days.

PICKLED SHRIMP WITH BASIL



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Red wine vinegar plus the freshness of citrus and basil perk up pickled shrimp with hardly any prep. Serve over greens if you'd like a salad. -James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons seafood seasoning
2 teaspoons stone-ground mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
2 pounds peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound)
1 medium lemon, thinly sliced
1 medium lime, thinly sliced
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients. Add shrimp, lemon, lime, onion, sliced basil and capers; toss gently to coat. Refrigerate, covered, up to 8 hours, stirring occasionally., Just before serving, stir minced basil, salt and pepper into shrimp mixture. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 111mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GARLIC BASIL SHRIMP



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings, serving size: 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 pounds large shrimp (20 to 25 per pound), peeled and deveined
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes, or more to taste
3/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then saute shrimp, turning over once, until just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a large bowl.
  • Add garlic and red pepper flakes to the oil remaining in skillet and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add wine and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Stir in basil and tomatoes and season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste. Return the shrimp to pan and cook just until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 10 grams, SaturatedFat 1.5 grams, Cholesterol 215 milligrams, Sodium 215 milligrams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 30 grams

EASY PICKLED SHRIMP



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Poaching the shrimp with Old Bay seasoning before pickling with cider vinegar, lemon juice, and aromatics is the key to this flavorful appetizer.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 5h30m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
1 dried bay leaf
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 pound small shrimp, peeled and deveined (leave tails intact, if desired)
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup chopped fresh flatleaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/4 teaspoon whole cloves
1/4 teaspoon juniper berries
1/2 teaspoon celery seeds

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, bring 2 quarts water, Old Bay, bay leaf, and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes. Add shrimp and cook until just pink and opaque, 30 seconds; drain.
  • Stir together shrimp and remaining ingredients in a bowl. Transfer mixture to a container. Cover tightly; shake to distribute. Chill at least 5 hours and up to 2 days before serving.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, succulent shrimp for the best results.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices to create a flavorful brine. Some good options include basil, garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
  • Make sure the shrimp is completely submerged in the brine. If necessary, use a weight to keep the shrimp down.
  • Allow the shrimp to pickle for at least 24 hours before eating. The longer the shrimp pickles, the more flavorful it will be.
  • Once the shrimp is pickled, it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Pickled shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. It is also a great way to use leftover shrimp. With a variety of flavors to choose from, there is sure to be a pickled shrimp recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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