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Friday, May 27, 2011

Low Country Spicy Pickled Shrimp

If you are a fan of low country cooking you really need to own a copy of Charleston Receipts. This is absolutely the Bible of low country cooking. Easy to order at jlcharleston.org or call 843-763-5284. I love this because you have to make it a day ahead.

This can be served as an appetizer with cocktails or on lettuce leaves as a plated first course.

Low Country Pickled Shrimp
makes 12 servings as an appetizer
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2 pounds unpeeled, large raw shrimp (26/30 count)
3 small white onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup tarragon vinegar
2 tablespoons pickling spices
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1. Peel and devein, if desired

2. Cook shrimp in boiling water to cover 3 to 5 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink; drain. Don't overcook. Rinse with cold water.

3. Layer the shrimp and onions in a large bowl. Whisk together oil and next 7 ingredients; pour over shrimp and onions. Cover and chill 24 hours, stirring occasionally. Stir in parsley just before serving.

3 comments:

  1. oh i love pickled shrimp! i just bought shrimp at the grocery store yesterday too. did you ever make my ford's field pickled eggs? i think they are on my sidebar. i love pickled food.

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  2. my husband makes pickled eggs all the time,, I think he'd love these!

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  3. Well, what do you know. Looks like the problem might be IE, as my ID shows up when I use Firefox. Computers drive me crazy. This recipe looks wonderful, especially for the terribly hot day we are having.

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