Name: Gullah Pickled Shrimp Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Gullah Geechee
Ingredients: 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 cup white vinegar; 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 large red onion, thinly sliced; 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 1 tsp black peppercorns; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp sugar; 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped; 1 lemon, thinly sliced

Fresh shrimp marinated in vinegar, citrus, and Lowcountry spices. This Gullah pickled shrimp recipe is a classic Lowcountry appetizer that gets better with time.

Ingredients

2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 bay leaves
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp black peppercorns
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp sugar
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
1 lemon, thinly sliced

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes until pink. Drain and transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking.
In a bowl, whisk together white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and lemon juice.
Add red onion, garlic, bay leaves, mustard seeds, peppercorns, red pepper flakes, salt, and sugar. Stir to combine.
Drain cooled shrimp and add to the marinade. Add dill and lemon slices. Stir gently.
Transfer to a glass container with a lid. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
Serve cold as an appetizer or on a bed of lettuce. Will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

💡 Pro Tip: The longer these marinate, the better they get. Make them a day ahead for the best flavor. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the marinade.