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Overnight Pickled Shrimp

Overnight Pickled Shrimp

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Difficulty Level: Easy
  • Prep Time:
    10 Minutes
  • Cook Time:
    PT8H10M
    8 Hours
  • Yield:
    4-6 servings
This appetizer is so fun and so easy - get this made the day before and let it chill overnight so you can enjoy yourself!
Ingredients
  • ½ red onion, sliced
  • ½ carrot, thinly sliced into rounds
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • ½ small bulb fennel, sliced (fronds included)
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs fresh dill
  • 2 sprigs parsley
  • 2 cloves garlic, halved
  • 1 tablespoon capers (juice included)
  • 1 pound peeled, deveined cooked, tail-on shrimp
  • ½ cup cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Pinch white pepper
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 red onion, sliced
  • 0.5 carrot, thinly sliced into rounds
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • 0.5 small bulb fennel, sliced (fronds included)
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs fresh dill
  • 2 sprigs parsley
  • 2 cloves garlic, halved
  • 12.78g capers (juice included)
  • 453.59g peeled, deveined cooked, tail-on shrimp
  • 118.29ml cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 59.15ml olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Pinch white pepper
  • Pinch red pepper flakes

This appetizer is so fun and so easy - get this made the day before and let it chill overnight so you can enjoy yourself!

Preparation
STEP 1

In a large bowl, toss all ingredients together. Taste marinade for seasoning and adjust if needed.

STEP 2

In a large (1 quart) jar or other large sealable container, layer ingredients so all are covered by liquid. Press plastic wrap down onto top of food to ensure everything is covered by liquid.

STEP 3

Place in refrigerator and chill overnight or up to 12 hours.

STEP 4

Pour into a bowl and serve as an appetizer with toothpicks, on crackers or on a bed of greens.

Options

Try adding Cajun or Old Bay seasoning, a spice blend of your choice, or spice things up by with a sliced chili pepper!

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