Spicy Pickled Shrimp Recipes

LOUISIANA PICKLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Thinly slice 1 lemon. Zest and juice the other. Thinly slice the onion. Set aside.
• In a large measuring cup, whisk together oil, vinegar, lemon juice and zest, Creole seasoning, salt, garlic, sugar, mustard seeds, pepper flakes and a splash of Worcestershire sauce to create the pickling marinade.
• In 2 large wide mouth canning jars, layer onion slices, lemon slices, shrimp and bay leaves. Pour marinade over the layers, being careful to divide it equally between both jars. Put lids on and seal tightly. Turn jars over several times to evenly distribute marinade and mix ingredients. Do not shake. Put in fridge overnight. Turn jars over at least 2-3 more times as they marinate and before serving.

PICKLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Fill a large bowl with ice-cold water.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add shrimp and 1 tablespoon salt; reduce heat to low and cook until shrimp are pink, about 2 minutes. Drain the shrimp and transfer to the bowl of cold water until chilled, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain again.
• Combine remaining 1 tablespoon salt, lemon zest and juice, parsley, pickling spice, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Pour in olive oil and whisk together to make the pickling oil.
• Fill a resealable glass jar with shrimp and shallots in 4 alternating layers. Pour the pickling oil on top, submerging all contents. Put on the lid and refrigerate for 24 hours.

SPICY PICKLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Peel shrimp; devein, if desired.
• Cook shrimp in boiling water to cover 3 to 5 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink; drain. Rinse with cold water.
• Layer shrimp and onions in a large bowl. Wisk together oil and next 7 ingredients; pour over shrimp and onions. Cover and chill 24 hours, stirring occasionally. Stir in parsley just before serving.

SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium heat.
• In a small bowl, crush the garlic with the salt. Mix in cayenne pepper and paprika, and then stir in olive oil and lemon juice to form a paste. In a large bowl, toss shrimp with garlic paste until evenly coated.
• Lightly oil grill grate. Cook shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with lemon wedges, and serve.