Description
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
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
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.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: Southern
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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