Name: Pickled Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Yield: 1 large bowl, 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs shrimp, fresh,raw,peeled; 1/2 cup fresh celery leaves; 1/4 cup pickling spices; 1 quart boiling water; 2 large onions, thinly sliced; 1/3 cup canola oil; 1 1/2 cups distilled white vinegar; 2 tablespoons capers, with juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons celery seeds; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce; 5 whole bay leaves

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An all-time favorite tailgate and appetizer recipe, that can be made a day ahead. These disappear faster than free money! They can also be arranged in individual stemmed glasses and served as a first course. Cooking time includes 5 1/2 hours chilling time.

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ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ lbs shrimp, fresh,raw,peeled
¹⁄₂ cup fresh celery leaves
¹⁄₄ cup pickling spices
1 quart boiling water
2 large onions, thinly sliced
¹⁄₃ cup canola oil
1 ¹⁄₂ cups distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons capers, with juice
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons celery seeds
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon hot sauce
5 whole bay leaves

directions

Tie celery leaves and pickling spices in cheesecloth or white cloth bag, making a spice bag that can be removed as needed.
Place spice bag in boiling water and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Add peeled shrimp (butterflied if desired) and cook about 3-5 minutes until shrimp just turn pink.
Drain well.
Discard spice bag.
This can be done 1 day in advance.
In large bowl, place sliced alternating layers of shrimp and onions, ending with shrimp.
Top with bay leaves.
Combine oil, vinegar, capers, celery seed, salt, and hot sauce.
Pour over shrimp.
Cover and chill 6 hours or overnight.
With slotted spoon, remove shrimp and onions from marinate and place in serving bowl.
Provide toothpicks for serving.

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"An all-time favorite tailgate and appetizer recipe, that can be made a day ahead. These disappear faster than free money! They can also be arranged in individual stemmed glasses and served as a first course. Cooking time includes 5 1/2 hours chilling time."

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review by Sherrybeth

5/4/2006

I had just bought 5 lbs. of fresh JUMBO shrimp from staight out of the Gulf when I found this recipe. Made it and EVERYONE nearly took me down trying to get at it before I could get it served. THIS ONE IS A KEEPER! Thank you!

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review by chia2160

9/7/2003

this was a very tasty appetizer, the onions were crunchy and the spices lent a nice flavor to the shrimp. brought this to a friends house, everyone enjoyed this with cocktails

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creation by BeachGirl

2/15/2003

An all-time favorite tailgate and appetizer recipe, that can be made a day ahead. These disappear faster than free money! They can also be arranged in individual stemmed glasses and served as a first course. Cooking time includes 5 1/2 hours chilling time.