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.

Justin Hamlett
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed these pickled shrimp.


Shelby N
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These pickled shrimp are a great snack to have on hand when I'm feeling hungry.


nabakka Proscovia
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I love the pop of flavor that these pickled shrimp add to my salads.


Adamu Wilson
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These pickled shrimp are the perfect addition to any seafood platter.


Abduljabbar Emad
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I've never made pickled shrimp before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'm so glad I tried it.


Krista Welch-Valenzuela
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I made these pickled shrimp for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone asked for the recipe.


Mod Gibbs
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These pickled shrimp are a great way to use up leftover shrimp.


Reshma Devdath
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shrimp turned out perfectly. I'm definitely making this again.


Md. Fozlul Azlm
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These pickled shrimp are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Abdullahi Baballe
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I love the sweet and tangy flavor of these pickled shrimp.


Karavigodage Devika malani
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These pickled shrimp are the perfect appetizer. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Immanuel Sauceda
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of pickled foods. But I'm so glad I did! These shrimp are amazing.


Raquel Taylor
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This is my go-to recipe for pickled shrimp. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Angie Gomez
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The shrimp are always tender and flavorful.


Akira
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These pickled shrimp were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved them.