Description
A refreshing and flavorful Southern-style marinated pickled shrimp dish, perfect as an appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the white vinegar, water, salt, sugar, black peppercorns, red pepper flakes, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the salt and sugar dissolve. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Add the shrimp to the pot and ensure they are fully submerged in the brine. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- After 1 hour, drain the shrimp and transfer them to a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, red onion, celery, green bell pepper, and parsley. Pour this mixture over the shrimp and toss to combine.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor.
- Serve chilled as an appetizer or over a bed of greens.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more red pepper flakes or a few dashes of hot sauce to the marinade.
- Substitute the shrimp with cooked crab or lobster for a luxurious twist on this dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg