Overnight Pickled Shrimp

Who wants to spend time in the kitchen preparing great food when the weather is terrific and groups are gathering? Recently, I brought my Overnight Pickled Shrimp to a dinner party to serve as an appetizer and everyone asked how I prepared the shrimp. If you are looking for a quick to prepare appetizer or entree, try Overnight Pickled Shrimp – you will not be disappointed. Quick, easy and delicious!

Overnight Pickled Shrimp

Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 24 oz extra large peeled and deveined cooked shrimp, tails on
  • 1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup capers with juice
  • 1 teaspoon celery seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3-4 dashed tabasco sauce

Instructions

  1. In a one gallon zip top bag, combine all ingredients except the shrimp. Mix well, add the shrimp. Zip top the bag and toss the shrimp in the mixture a few times, refrigerate overnight. Toss the shrimp occasionally – after 24 hours, drain and serve.