Charlie's Pickled Shrimp

Ingredients

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.