Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 lemon, sliced
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the vinegar, water, olive oil, garlic, Old Bay seasoning, peppercorns, red pepper flakes, bay leaf, and lemon slices. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, add in the shrimp and cook for about 3-5 minutes, or until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Remove from heat and let cool before transferring to a glass jar.
- Pour the pickling liquid over the shrimp, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Seal and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add sliced onions or bell peppers to the pickling mixture.
- Serve chilled as an appetizer or on a salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg