Pickled Shrimp Appetizer

Name: Pickled Shrimp Appetizer
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 1/2 lbs jumbo shrimp, peeled and de-veined; 3/4 cup red bell pepper, vertically sliced; 2/3 cup cider vinegar; 1/2 cup jalapeno, vertically sliced; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 lbs jumbo shrimp, peeled and de-veined
3/4 cup red bell pepper, vertically sliced
2/3 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup jalapeno, vertically sliced
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

1

Heat 1 1/2 tsp oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add half of the shrimp; saute 3 minutes or until done. Place shrimp in a large bowl.
2

Repeat procedure with remaining oil and shrimp.
3

Combine bell pepper, cider vinegar, jalapenos, sugar, ground cumin, salt, red pepper flakes and bay leaves into a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
4

Cover and reduce heat and simmer 8 minutes until tender.
5

Pour pepper mixture over shrimp, add cilantro and stir to combine.
6

Cover and chill 8hours - 2 days before serving.
7

Remove bay leaves. Serve.