Jalapeno Pickled Shrimp Recipes

JALAPENO WRAPPED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Cut jalapeno in half and remove seeds. Roughly chop shrimp. Fill the cavity loosely with cream cheese. Add in cooked, chopped shrimp. Wrap peppers with prosciutto. Insert a toothpick to hold together. Grill until done, about 5 minutes.

SHRIMP AND JALAPEñO BROCHETTES

Steps:

• In a shallow dish let the skewers soak in water to cover for 1 hour. On a cutting board mince and mash the garlic to a paste with the salt. In a bowl combine the garlic paste, the oil, and 1 of the jalapeño peppers minced (wear rubber gloves) and toss them until they are coated with the marinade, and let them marinate for 30 minutes. Cut the remaining jalapeño peppers crosswise into forty-eight 1/4-inch slices and thread 1 shrimp around 1 jalapeño slice on each skewer. The brochettes may be prepared up to this point 2 hours in advance and kept covered and chilled.
• Grill the brochettes on a rack set about 4 inches over glowing coals, turning them once, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and just firm.
• (Alternatively, the brochettes can be broiled on racks set in jelly-roll pans under a preheated broiler about 4 inches from the heat, turning them once, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and just firm.)

PICKLED JALAPENOS

Steps:

• Combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and garlic in a pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve. Remove pickling liquid from heat.
• Stir jalapeno peppers into the pot. Let stand until slightly cooled, about 15 minutes.
• Transfer jalapeno peppers to a large Mason jar; pour in pickling liquid to cover. Let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate.

BEST PICKLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, onion, lemon slices, Fresno chile, garlic, crushed bay leaves, capers, celery seed, and lemon zest in a large bowl; stir until well combined. Place in the refrigerator while you prepare the shrimp.
• Combine 3 quarts of water and seafood seasoning in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Add shrimp and cook for exactly 2 minutes. Drain well and add to chilled onion mixture. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight, or up to 4 days.
• Serve chilled.

GARLIC-JALAPEñO SHRIMP

Steps:

• Toss together shrimp, garlic, jalapeno, lime juice, and 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Marinate in refrigerator for 45 minutes.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove shrimp from marinade, and add to skillet; cook through, about 2 minutes per side.

SHRIMP GRITS, PICKLED JALAPEñO, FRIED EGG

Steps:

• Place the jalapeño slices in a small heatproof bowl.
• In a small saucepan, bring the water, vinegar, sugar, and salt to a boil. Pour over the jalapeño, cover, and let cool. Once the mixture is cool, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
• Grind the shrimp using a meat grinder fitted with a fine (3/16-inch) die.
• Clean and dry the meat grinder and parts (you will need it again later).
• In a large, deep sauté pan over moderate heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter until foamy. Add the ground shrimp, along with 1/2 teaspoon salt and the cayenne, and cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon (the shrimp will clump, but that is OK), until firm and crumbly, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and use the meat grinder fitted with a fine (3/16-inch) die to grind the shrimp 2 more times.
• Return the shrimp "grits" to the large, deep sauté pan, and add the vegetable stock, corn powder, and remaining 4 tablespoons butter. Place over moderate heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and hot, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, along with the scallion and pepper. Divide the shrimp "grits" evenly among 4 shallow bowls, garnish with pickled jalapeño slices, and, if desired, top each with 1 fried egg.

JALAPENO PICKLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Cut the jalapenos in half lengthwise.
• Place in a large bowl with the shrimp.
• Toss with the remaining ingredients.
• Cover and refrigerate up to a day ahead.
• Pour off juices after 24 hours.