| | Pickled Shrimp Appetizer RecipesFromScratch.com8/28/06 2 1/2 pounds of shrimp in shell 1/2 cup of chopped celery 3 1/2 tablespoons of salt 1/4 cup of pickling spices 2 1/2 teaspoons of celery seed 2 1/2 Tablespoon of capers and juice 2 dashes of Tabasco 4 large onions, sliced 1 1/4 cup of salad oil 3/4 cup of white vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoon of salt |
| Cook the shrimp in 3 quarts of boiling water with celery, pickling spices and 3 1/2 tablespoons of salt for five minutes. Prepare marinade: combine the salad oil, white vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoon of salt, celery seed, capers and juice and Tabasco. Shell shrimp. Place a layer of sliced onion, then layer of shrimp and repeat until all are used, in large bowl. Stir in marinade and pour over. Let stand for 24 hours. |