22 pickled shrimp recipes

Pickled shrimp boiled in crab boil spices, layered with onion and bay leaves, and marinated 24 hours in a tangy vinegar-celery seed dressing. A classic Southern cocktail appetizer.

Pickled shrimp marinated overnight in vinegar, olive oil, capers, jalapenos, and celery seed. A Southern-style make-ahead appetizer boiled with crab boil seasoning.

Southern-style pickled shrimp marinated overnight with red wine and tarragon vinegar, capers, onions, and bay leaves. A tangy, briny make-ahead appetizer for any gathering.

Traditional Japanese sunomono with paper-thin cucumber slices in sweet vinegar dressing, served with shrimp, crab, and tomato. A refreshing, light appetizer or side dish for any Japanese meal.

Pineapple shrimp in a sweet-sour glaze of pineapple syrup, Chinese pickles, and chopped dill pickles, thickened with cornstarch and spooned over rice. A quick 15-minute retro weeknight dinner.

Cajun shrimp pasta salad loaded with boiled shrimp, hard-boiled eggs, elbow macaroni, black olives, and dill pickles. A crowd-sized cold salad built for potlucks and family reunions.

Shrimp tomato salad stuffs creamy shrimp salad with celery, dill pickle, hard-boiled egg, and mayo into hollowed garden tomatoes opened up like a flower. A retro no-cook lunch ready in 20 minutes.

Pad Thai with shrimp tosses springy rice noodles in a tangy tamarind sauce with pickled radish, fish sauce, scrambled egg, and pink shrimp. Topped with crunchy peanuts, scallions, and fresh bean sprouts for the classic Bangkok street food finish.

New Orleans-style seafood rice salad with shrimp, tuna, hard-boiled eggs, sweet pickles, and pimentos in a creamy mayo dressing. Chilled and served on fresh greens, Creole-style.

Plump shrimp simmered in a Mexican-spiced tomato sauce with crunchy toasted pumpkin seeds and bright lime juice. This one-skillet dinner over rice is ready in under an hour.

Marinated Gulf shrimp and vegetable salad with olives, green pepper, celery, sweet pickles, and Italian dressing. Chilled overnight and served cold on a bed of lettuce.

Handmade ravioli stuffed with shrimp, halibut, and clams on a slow-simmered Spanish tomato sauce infused with saffron, orange zest, and shrimp shell stock. A true showstopper.

Sauced shrimp with poached shrimp in pickling-spice broth, then simmered in white wine and tomato sauce with grated onion. The Mediterranean-style shrimp dinner served over rice.

A chilled shrimp and vermicelli salad loaded with peas, green onions, dill pickles, hard-boiled eggs, and bell pepper in a tangy sour cream and mustard dressing. A hearty make-ahead salad that feeds a crowd.

A traditional Danish Smørrebrød spread with smoked salmon, shrimp, roast beef, ham, blue cheese, eggs and fresh fruit on rye bread. A stunning no-cook platter that feeds 12.

This vibrant Creole-style rémoulade sauce, a zesty twist on tartar sauce, boasts bold flavors from whole-grain mustard, tangy pickles, and a kick of cayenne. Perfect for crab cakes, shrimp, or any fish dish, it’s a versatile condiment that elevates seafood with its creamy, spicy profile.