Pickled Shrimp
Cold, tangy, and bold, this classic Southern Pickled Shrimp is layered with lemon, onion, and capers. Easy to make and perfect for parties.
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp shelled and deveined
- 2 lemons thinly sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon capers drained
- 1 cup cider vinegar
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Add shrimp to a pot of boiling, well salted water. Cook for 3-5 minutes or shrimp become pink and opaque.1 pound shrimp
- Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking.
- Layer shrimp with lemon slices, onion slices and capers in a container with a tight fitting top.2 lemons, 1 medium yellow onion, 1 tablespoon capers
- Pour over with vinegar and a drizzle of olive oil (note: add extra vinegar as needed to fully cover the ingredients)1 cup cider vinegar, ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Allow to marinate for 6-8 hours refrigerated.
- Serve chilled with cocktail sauce on the side.
Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 4ounces | Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
