Pickled Shrimp

Fabulous for a dinner party! May be made in advance by a day.

• Ready In: 8 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 6  cups water
• 2  lbs shrimp
• 1  onion, sliced into rings
• 2 1⁄4 ounces capers, drained
• 3  bay leaves
• 1  cup  vegetable oil
• 3⁄4 cup water
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons celery seeds
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1  teaspoon white sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce

Directions

1. Boil Shrimp.
2. Drain well and rinse in cold water, and peel and de-vein.
3. Place 1/2 shrimp in large bowl. Cover with 1/2 the onion rings, and 1/2 the capers.
4. Repeat layering of shrimp, onion, and capers.
5. Top with bay leaves.
6. Combine all other ingredients, using a whisk to incorporate.
7. Pour marinade over shrimp. Cover tightly, and chill for at least 8 hours.
8. To serve, drain well and remove bay leaves.