Pickled Shrimp

13 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup celery tops
  • 1/4 cup pickling spice
  • 2 1/2 pounds shrimp
  • 3 1/3 teaspoons salt
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion, sliced into rings
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 1/4 cup oil
  • 3/4 cup vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 7/8 bay leaves
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons capers and juice
  • 6 or 7 drops Tabasco

Directions

  1. 1
    Tie celery tops and pickling spice loosely in cheesecloth. Place in boiling water.
  2. 2
    Simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. 3
    Add the shrimp and salt and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. 4
    Drain.
  5. 5
    In 1/2 gallon glass container combine the shrimp, chopped celery, onion rings, bell pepper, oil, vinegar, salt, bay leaves, capers and juice and tabasco.
  6. 6
    Cover and chill for 24 hours before serving, stirring occasionally.
  7. 7
    Drain liquid before serving.
  8. 8
    Serve with party picks or as a buffet dish.
  9. 9
    Serves 8-10.

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