Pickled Shrimp: A Tangy, Spicy Delight

 

 

 

Ingredients:

– 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 1 cup white vinegar
– 1 cup water
– 1/2 cup olive oil
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon salt
– 1 tablespoon sugar
– 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
– 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
– 1 bay leaf
– 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
– 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
– 1 small onion, thinly sliced

 

Directions:

1. In a pot, bring the water and white vinegar to a boil. Then, reduce the heat to low.
2. Add the minced garlic, salt, sugar, red pepper flakes, black peppercorns, bay leaf, mustard seeds, and coriander seeds. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Add the peeled shrimp to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and are just cooked through.
4. Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool for 10 minutes.
5. In a jar, place the thinly sliced onion at the bottom. Pour the shrimp mixture over the onions.
6. Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.

Your tangy, spicy pickled shrimp are ready to enjoy! Perfect as an appetizer or a tasty snack!