Pickled Shrimp is a simple shrimp recipe that you can serve as an appetizer or as a main course.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Marinate1 dayd
Total Time1 dayd20 minutesmins
Servings: 10appetizer servings
Calories: 255kcal
Author: Lucy Brewer
Ingredients
½cupgranulated sugar
½cupwhite vinegar
½cupcanola oil
2lbs.frozen cooked shrimp with tails, thawed
3small white onions, sliced
1.5ouncebottle pickling spice
Salt
Pepper
Garlic Powder
Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
Use a large sealable container.
In a medium saucepan, bring the sugar, vinegar, and oil to a boil. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Layer half the shrimp and cover with half the onions. Sprinkle all over with salt, pepper, garlic powder, pickling spice, and a few dashes of Worcestershire sauce. Repeat layer, then pour the vinegar mixture over the shrimp and cover tightly with lid. Place in refrigerator.
Marinate for at least 24 hours, turning the container upside down occasionally.
Remove shrimp from marinade and serve on a large platter lined with lettuce