Charlie's Pickled Shrimp

8 hours Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 15 minutes

435 calories per serving view nutrition facts

6 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

3	pounds	shrimp	fresh
6	quarts	water
1/4	cup	salt
2	packages	seasoning mix	shrimp/crab
2	tablespoons	black pepper
1	large	lemon	halved
1	cup	wesson oil
1/2	cup	olive oil
3/4	cup	white vinegar
2	teaspoons	salt
2	tablespoons	worcestershire sauce
1/2	teaspoon	hot jalapeno sauce
1	pound	onions	sliced thin
2	cloves	garlic	minced
2	tablespoons	capers
2	teaspoons	celery seeds
3	each	jalapeno peppers	minced

Directions

In a large pot, bring the water, salt, crab boil, and pepper to a boil.

Squeeze in the lemon juice and add the rinds.

Pour in the shrimp, all at once.

Bring back to boil, over HIGH heat.

Boil 3 minutes.

Remove from heat.

Add 3-4 cups ice cubes to pot to stop cooking.

Let stand 5-10 minutes. remove shrimp.

When cool enough to handle, peel, leaving last tail segment attached.

Set aside.

In a large bowl,stir together the remaining ingredients.

Add shrimp to marinade.

Toss to coat well. Cover tightly.

Refrigerate overnight or up to two days, tossing occasionally in marinade.

Drain.

Serve on a large platter or decorative bowl lined with lettuce leaves.

Garnish with a scattering of ripe olives.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 379g

Amount per Serving

Calories 435 43% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.0g	32%
Saturated Fat 3.0g	16%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 443mg	148%
Sodium 6151mg	256%
Total Carbohydrate 11.0g	4%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	8%
Sugars 4.0g
Protein 49.0g	98%

Vitamin A	11%		Vitamin C	22%
Calcium	14%		Iron	48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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