Pickled Shrimp and Vegetables
Pickled Shrimp and Vegetables is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Finely grate 3 tablespoons lemon zest using small holes of a box grater, then squeeze 3/4 cup juice from lemons.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionFinely grate 3 tablespoons lemon zest using small holes of a box grater, then squeeze 3/4 cup juice from lemons.
Transfer zest and juice to a large bowl and add vinegar, oil, sugar, red-pepper flakes, 2 tablespoons kosher salt, 2 tablespoons pickling spices, 1 tablespoon fennel seeds, and two thirds of garlic, whisking until combined well.
Bring a 6- to 8-quart pot of water to a boil with remaining 2 tablespoons kosher salt, 2 tablespoons pickling spices, 1 tablespoon fennel seeds, remaining one third of garlic, and bay leaves.
Meanwhile, quarter fennel bulb lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
Add sliced fennel to boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes, then transfer with a slotted spoon to marinade.
Return water to a boil, then add celery and cook, stirring occasionally, 1 minute.
Transfer celery with a slotted spoon to marinade.
Return water to a boil, then add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.
Transfer onion with a slotted spoon to marinade.
Return water to a boil and cook shrimp, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through (no longer translucent inside), about 1 1/2 minutes, then transfer with a slotted spoon to marinade.
Stir shrimp and vegetables until coated well.
When shrimp and vegetables have cooled to room temperature, transfer to a large airtight container and marinate, chilled, stirring once or twice, until shrimp is pickled and flavors have developed, at least 8 hours.
Season with salt and pepper and transfer shrimp and vegetables to a platter with a slotted spoon and drizzle shrimp with some of marinade.
Stir in parsley just before serving.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.