Louisiana Pickled Shrimp Recipes

LOUISIANA PICKLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Thinly slice 1 lemon. Zest and juice the other. Thinly slice the onion. Set aside.
• In a large measuring cup, whisk together oil, vinegar, lemon juice and zest, Creole seasoning, salt, garlic, sugar, mustard seeds, pepper flakes and a splash of Worcestershire sauce to create the pickling marinade.
• In 2 large wide mouth canning jars, layer onion slices, lemon slices, shrimp and bay leaves. Pour marinade over the layers, being careful to divide it equally between both jars. Put lids on and seal tightly. Turn jars over several times to evenly distribute marinade and mix ingredients. Do not shake. Put in fridge overnight. Turn jars over at least 2-3 more times as they marinate and before serving.

PICKLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Make court bouillon for shrimp: Put a few peppercorns, 4 bay leaves, 1/4 onion and/or leek, 1 clove garlic and a few sprigs fresh thyme or oregano in a pot of water. Bring to a boil, and let cook 15 minutes. Then add 1 teaspoon salt and shrimp, and cook for 2-3 minutes at below a boil. Remove shrimp with a strainer.
• In separate bowl, combine all other ingredients except oil and oregano. Let sit 5 minutes. Add shrimp. Mix well. Add oil, and mix. Add oregano, and mix. Serve at least 5 hours later and ideally the next day, cold or room temperature.

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.