Pickled Shrimp

* Exported from MasterCook *

PICKLED SHRIMP

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers Seafood

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 c Crab boil, tied in cheese cl
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2 1/2 lb Shrimp, peeled & deveined
3/4 c White vinegar
5 ts Celery seeds
2 ts Salt
1 c Olive oil
1 lg Onion, sliced thin
3 Bay leaves

In a kettle, bring 6 cups water with the crab boil to
a boil, simmer for 5 minutes, and add shrimp. Boil
for 5 minutes and drain. In a small bowl, whisk
together the vinegar, celery seeds, salt, and pepper
to taste. Add oil in a stream, whisking continuously
until emulsified. In a deep glass dish, arrange half
the shrimp in one layer, arrange half the onion slices
over them, and top with bay leaves. Arrange the rest
of the shrimp over the onions and sprinkle the
remaining onion slices over them. Pour the dressing
over all. Let marinate, covered and chilled for 24
hours. Serve shrimp, skewered on picks or with
crackers. a Gourmet Mag 1960 favorite.



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