Pickled Shrimp

11 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 pound shelled and deveined large shrimp
  • 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced crosswise
  • 1 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large pot of boiling salted water, simmer the shrimp until just white throughout, about 2 minutes.
  2. 2
    Drain and transfer to an 8-by-11-inch glass or ceramic dish.
  3. 3
    Scatter the onion and jalapeno over the shrimp.
  4. 4
    In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, garlic, bay leaf, peppercorns and mustard seeds and bring to a simmer; stir until the sugar is dissolved.
  5. 5
    Pour the pickling liquid over the shrimp and let cool.
  6. 6
    Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 6 hours.
  7. 7
    Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp with the onion and jalapeno to a medium bowl.
  8. 8
    Add the olive oil and season with salt, then toss and serve.

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