Description
This Spicy Pickled Shrimp recipe offers a tangy and flavorful seafood appetizer or snack that’s quick to prepare and perfect for chilling and serving cold. The shrimp are marinated in a zesty mixture of vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, and spices including red pepper flakes, mustard seeds, and garlic to create a deliciously spicy and refreshing dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Vegetables
- 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ small onion, thinly sliced
- ½ jalapeño, sliced
Pickling Liquid
- ½ cup white vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Prepare the Pickling Liquid: In a bowl, whisk together the white vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, sugar, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, mustard seeds, and dried oregano until the sugar and salt have dissolved and the spices are evenly distributed.
- Layer the Ingredients: In a clean mason jar or airtight container, layer the cooked shrimp, thinly sliced onion, sliced jalapeño, and minced garlic. Distribute them evenly for balanced flavor infusion.
- Add the Pickling Liquid: Pour the prepared pickling mixture over the shrimp and vegetables, making sure all ingredients are fully submerged to ensure proper pickling and flavor absorption.
- Seal and Refrigerate: Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow the shrimp to soak up the spicy and tangy flavors. For best results, leave it chilled overnight.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the pickled shrimp chilled as an appetizer, snack, or alongside your favorite dishes to add a burst of spicy, tangy flavor.
Notes
- Use fully cooked shrimp to avoid undercooking during pickling.
- Adjust red pepper flakes and jalapeño slices according to your desired spice level.
- Best if refrigerated for at least 4 hours, but overnight pickling enhances the flavors.
- Keep the shrimp fully submerged in the pickling liquid to prevent spoilage.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for optimal freshness.
