Pickled Shrimp

Try a unique Southern appetizer with this recipe of shrimp brined in lemon, garlic, shallots, parsley, red pepper flakes, spices, and olive oil.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 650 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fill a large bowl with ice-cold water.

Step 2

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 shrimp and transfer to the bowl of ice-cold water until chilled, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain again.

Step 3

Combine lemon zest and juice, parsley, pickling spice, remaining 1 tablespoon salt, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl. Pour in olive oil; whisk together to make pickling oil.

Step 4

Fill a resealable glass jar with shrimp and shallots in 4 alternating layers. Pour pickling oil on top, submerging all contents. Put on the lid and refrigerate for 24 hours.