Description
Spicy Pickled Shrimp is a delicious Southern American appetizer featuring large shrimp marinated in a flavorful blend of vinegar, spices, and herbs. This cold shrimp dish has a zesty kick and makes a perfect addition to any seafood platter or a tasty standalone appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Large Shrimp:
- 1 ½ pounds large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on or off)
Marinade:
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 cup white vinegar
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- ½ teaspoon celery seeds
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Shrimp: Bring a large pot of water to a boil with Old Bay seasoning. Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes until pink. Drain and cool in an ice bath.
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, combine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, red onion, spices, salt, and pepper. Add shrimp, coat well, and refrigerate for 8 hours.
- Serve: Remove bay leaves, garnish with parsley, and serve chilled.
Notes
- Spicy pickled shrimp can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve chilled as an appetizer, with crackers, or on a seafood platter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
