What to eat with pickled shrimp?

Serve with crackers, crusty bread, cornbread, or cold pasta salad. It’s also great on tacos or as part of a brunch spread.

What spices are in Cajun shrimp?

Typically, Cajun shrimp includes paprika, cayenne, garlic, thyme, oregano, and pepper. In this recipe, we use Creole seasoning, red pepper flakes, mustard seed, and bay leaves.

How long will pickled shrimp last in the fridge?

Up to 5 days when properly stored in airtight jars and kept cold.

What is Cajun butter shrimp?

It’s a hot shrimp dish cooked in butter, garlic, and Cajun seasoning—rich and spicy, unlike pickled shrimp but similarly bold. Serve it with hot honey glazed salmon for a luxurious twist.

Cajun Pickled Shrimp: 1 Easy Recipe You’ll Love

Name: Cajun Pickled Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 lbs peeled & deveined large gulf shrimp; 2 lemons (1 sliced, 1 zested & juiced); 1 small Vidalia onion, thinly sliced; ⅔ cup olive oil; ⅓ cup white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; ½ teaspoon mustard seeds; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; ½ teaspoon dried parsley; 4 bay leaves; Splash Worcestershire sauce

Cajun Pickled Shrimp: 1 Easy Recipe You’ll Love

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Cajun Pickled Shrimp is a bold and zesty Southern-style appetizer, marinated with citrus, vinegar, Creole seasoning, and spices. Perfect make-ahead recipe for gatherings or weekday snacking

Author: recipesloop.com
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 8 servings 1x
Category: Appetizer
Method: Pickling
Cuisine: Southern
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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2 lbs peeled & deveined large gulf shrimp
2 lemons (1 sliced, 1 zested & juiced)
1 small Vidalia onion, thinly sliced
⅔ cup olive oil
⅓ cup white wine vinegar
1 tbsp Creole seasoning
1 tsp salt
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp granulated sugar
½ tsp mustard seeds
½ tsp red pepper flakes
½ tsp dried parsley
4 bay leaves
Splash Worcestershire sauce

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Instructions

Slice 1 lemon thinly, zest and juice the other.
Thinly slice the onion.
Whisk olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice/zest, Creole seasoning, salt, garlic, sugar, mustard seeds, red pepper flakes, dried parsley, and Worcestershire sauce.
Layer shrimp, onion, lemon slices, and bay leaves into two large jars.
Divide marinade between jars. Seal tightly.
Flip jars gently several times. Do not shake.
Refrigerate overnight. Flip jars 2–3 more times before serving.

Notes

Best after 24 hours of marinating.
Use within 5 days.
Pairs well with crackers, cornbread, and salads.

Nutrition

Serving Size: per 1/2 cup serving
Calories: 180
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 3g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 140mg

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