Pickled Shrimp

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

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.

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

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