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Jumbo shrimp in juicy marinade with skewers
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5 from 2 votes

Quick Pickled Shrimp

Easy, make ahead and delicious.
Prep Time5 minutes
4 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 63kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1b large shrimp cooked, peeled and deveined
  • ½ red onion thinly sliced

Brine

  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup white vinegar
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ teaspoon celery seed
  • 2 Tbsps capers with their juice.

Instructions

  • Alternate layers of onion and shrimp in a flat sealable container.
  • Mix brine ingredients and pour over shrimp.
  • Marinate in fridge 2-6 hours. Do not exceed 6 hours. Invert container a couple of times during marinading.
  • Drain marinade off and serve.

Notes

Nutrition is approximate since marinade is not absorbed.

Nutrition

Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 0.3mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.03mg