Pickled Shrimp

Name: Pickled Shrimp
Ingredients: 5 pounds medium-size shrimp; boiling water; 3/4 cup celery leaves and slices; 3/4 cup pickling spices; 1/2 cup Old Bay Seafood Seasoning; 3 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 cups thinly sliced green onions; 2 1/2 c. vegetable oil; 1 c. white vinegar; 3 t. salt; 5 t. celery seed; juice of two lemons; dash (big) of Tabasco

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Ingredients

5 pounds medium-size shrimp
boiling water
3/4 cup celery leaves and slices
3/4 cup pickling spices
1/2 cup Old Bay Seafood Seasoning
3 1/2 tsp. salt
2 cups thinly sliced green onions
2 1/2 c. vegetable oil
1 c. white vinegar
3 t. salt
5 t. celery seed
juice of two lemons
dash (big) of Tabasco

Directions

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Bring water (enough to cover the shrimp) to a boil, Drop in shrimp and add celery tops and pieces, pickling spices, Old Bay seasoning and 3 1/2 t. salt. Stir gently, and cover; steam until tender and shrimp turn pink, about 5 minutes. Do not overcook. Drain and let cool. Peel and devein shrimp. In a large container, layer the shrimp (do not remove the celery or pickling spices) and the green onions. In a separate bowl, combine the vegetable oil, vinegar, 3 t. salt, celery seed, lemon juice and Tabasco. Pour over shrimp mixture. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 24 hours; tastes better if marinated for up to 4-5 days. Stir several times each day.