Description
A refreshing and flavorful dish featuring shrimp marinated in a tangy pickling brine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning (or Cajun seasoning)
- 1 lemon, sliced
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar for a sharper taste)
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp capers (optional, for extra brininess)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add Old Bay seasoning and lemon slices.
- Drop in the shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes, until pink and just firm. Immediately transfer shrimp to an ice bath (a bowl of ice water) to stop cooking. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl or mason jar, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Stir in sliced red onion, capers, parsley, and dill.
- Add the cooked shrimp to the brine and toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight for the best flavor.
- Stir the shrimp before serving and garnish with extra fresh herbs. Serve chilled with crackers, crusty bread, or as a salad topping.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
- Can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Great as an appetizer or salad topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg