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Pickled Shrimp and Vegetables

  • Author: Dan
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Pickled Shrimp and Vegetables are a delicious, healthy appetizer to make for company or even a light dinner for busy weeknights!

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 head of cauliflower cut into small pieces
  • 15 baby carrots sliced in half lengthwise
  • 1/2 yellow onion, sliced thin
  • 78 sprigs of fresh dill
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons whole peppercorns

Instructions

  1. Squeeze the lemon into a medium pot of boiling water, add the salt and then the shrimp and vegetables.
  2. Boil for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp is firm and opaque. Drain and let cool completely.
  3. Add the dill, vinegar, oil, sugar and peppercorns to a large container. Add the cooled shrimp and vegetables and toss to combine. Try to make sure that all of the ingredients are submerged into the vinegar and oil.
  4. Seal the container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but for best results, overnight.
  5. Toss again before serving.
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Stove Top
  • Cuisine: American