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A jar with a Southern Style Pickled Shrimp.

Southern Style Pickled Shrimp

Chef Jenn
Tangy, dilly, and loaded with flavor, these easy Southern Style Pickled Shrimp in a jar are perfect on charcuterie boards, alongside pimento & cheese sandwiches, or whenever you need a cool and delicious snack! Double the recipe if you're feeding a crowd.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Pickling time 4 hours
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound shrimp use any size shrimp you like. Bigger shrimp will require longer to pickle
  • 2 - 3 lemon slices
  • ½ sweet onion sliced; I like Vidalia onions but Spanish onions will also work
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar or cider vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic thinly sliced
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 5 - 6 dill fronds or leafy stems
  • peppercorns

Instructions
 

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil, and add a pinch of salt. Cook the shrimp in the boiling water until they are pink and opaque, about 2–3 minutes. Drain the shrimp immediately and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  • Add half the lemon, half the onion, and half the dill to the bottom of a glass jar with a tightly fitting lid.
  • Add the cooled shrimp the the jar.
  • Combine the vegetable oil, champagne or cider vinegar, sliced garlic, sugar, mustard seeds, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Stir well to dissolve the sugar and blend the ingredients. Add to the jar drizzling it evenly over the shrimp.
  • Top the shrimp and marinade with the remaining dill, onion and lemon, finishing with the lemon.
  • Close the jar and gently roll the ingredients around to distribute the pickling liquid, but don’t shake. You don’t want to disturb the layers.
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Transfer the shrimp to a serving dish, garnish with fresh lemon wedges if desired, and serve chilled.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Don’t skip rinsing the shrimp in cold water after boiling; it stops the cooking and keeps the shrimp tender.
  • Use champagne vinegar for a more delicate tang, or cider vinegar for a bit of extra depth.
  • If you like it spicy, add extra red pepper flakes or even a few slices of fresh jalapeño.
  • Allow the shrimp to marinate overnight for the fullest flavor.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or dill before serving for a pop of color and extra freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cups

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword pickled shrimp, shrimp
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