Pickled Shrimp

Directions

1. 1
   Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan.
2. 2
   Add the shrimp and cook until just pink, no more than 3 to 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Drain well and rinse in cold water to prevent further cooking.
4. 4
   Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on.
5. 5
   In a large glass airtight jar (about 1 1/2 quarts *) layer shrimp and onions and top each layer with ground black pepper, peppercorns, bay leaf and a clove of garlic.
6. 6
   Keep layering until jar is about 2/3 full.
7. 7
   Pour vinegar and lemon juice over layers until jar is almost full.
8. 8
   Leave space at the top so you can gently shake jar to remix ingredients.
9. 9
   Seal jar tightly and chill for a few days up to 2 weeks.
10. 10
    Turn jar upside down to remix every other day or so.
11. 11
    Serve chilled as an appetizer.
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    * Note: for larger shrimp you may need a larger jar and adjust ingredients accordingly.