Pickled Shrimp

Name: Pickled Shrimp
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs. jumbo shrimp (shells intact); 1/2 c. chopped celery; 3 1/2 T. salt; 1/4 c. pickling spices; Marinade:; 2 1/2 t. celery seed; 2 1/2 T capers (with marinade); 2 dashes tabasco; 2 large red onions; 1 c. olive oil; 3/4 c. white vinegar; 1 1/2 t. salt

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Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs. jumbo shrimp (shells intact)
1/2 c. chopped celery
3 1/2 T. salt
1/4 c. pickling spices
Marinade:
2 1/2 t. celery seed
2 1/2 T capers (with marinade)
2 dashes tabasco
2 large red onions
1 c. olive oil
3/4 c. white vinegar
1 1/2 t. salt

Directions

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