Savannah-Style Marinated Shrimp

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 pounds large shrimp (21/25 count), peeled and deveined
• 3 onions, preferably Vidalia, very thinly sliced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and very thinly sliced
• 4 bay leaves, preferably fresh
• 2 cloves garlic, very finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon