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Pickled Shrimp Recipe

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Prep Time 7 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Servings 4 servings
Calories 153 kcal
Pickled Shrimp Recipe
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Today’s pickled shrimp recipe gives you an easy but delicious way to enjoy shrimp.

Our pickled shrimp helps you infuse this versatile crustacean with flavors from a variety of vegetables, spices, and herbs. All you need are some clean jars, your favorite pickling ingredients, and some shrimp.

Is Pickled Shrimp Healthy?

Yes, it is. We have carefully chosen and adjusted the ingredients in this recipe based on our nutrition guidelines.

Each serving of pickled shrimp has 153 calories and only 0.1 g of saturated fat. As you can see in the ingredients list, there aren’t any high-calorie or high-fat items.

Our pickled shrimp contains only 300.4 mg sodium because we only use 1/4 tsp of salt in the entire dish (shrimp accounts for the rest of the amount due to their inherent sodium.)

With shrimp as the main ingredient, this dish contains 26.3 g of protein. Not only a great source of protein, shrimp also provides you with astaxanthin, an antioxidant which promotes heart and brain health.

Pickling also comes with health benefits and has experienced an upturn of popularity in recent years. In order to start pickling food, you’ll need some basic ingredients.

Is Pickled Shrimp Healthy

What Are the Basic Ingredients in Pickling?

Pickling involves creating an environment in which it is safe to preserve food for a long time, and it requires you to have certain ingredients. Once you have the necessities, you can also add other elements to make your food more flavorful.

  • Mandatory

You need three ingredients for pickling food: vinegar, salt, and water.

There are no particular rules when it comes to water. Any water that is safe to drink is suitable for pickling. Distilled water is preferable since all impurities are removed from it.

Salt is mostly used as a preservative in the brine. It also adds a salty savoriness to the food. The most ideal option is pickling salt, as the name suggests. Remember to stir it when you mix the solution to help the salt dissolve and not clump.

Vinegar is the last member of this trio. Make sure that you use vinegar with a 5% acidity level, as it is this acidic component that prevents the growth of bacteria. 

The combination of these ingredients creates what is known as brine. This brine should contain equal parts of water and vinegar.

What Are the Basic Ingredients in Pickling
  • Optional

Sugar can help balance the taste of vinegar. You can omit it if you love the taste of vinegar or have cut added sugar from your diet.

Herbs and spices are the most customizable aspect of pickling and where you can have the most fun. You can use basic ones like peppercorns, chilies, or mustard seeds. Or you can experiment with less common ones like star anise or cinnamon.

Best Vinegar for Pickling

Vinegar is a key ingredient but there’s more than one option out there:

  • White vinegar: Easy to get and inexpensive. It also has a more neutral taste compared to other types of vinegar.
  • Rice vinegar: This is our choice, as its flavor is milder than white vinegar.
  • Cider vinegar: Cider vinegar adds a different dimension of flavor with the sour edge of fermented apple. It is also popular for its more well-known health benefits.
  • Wine vinegar: This is a fascinating choice, as its flavor will get better as time progresses.

No matter which type of vinegar you choose, ensure that the acidity level is at 5% if you want to use it for pickling.

Ingredients for Pickled Shrimp

  • Shrimp

Just as with other shrimp dishes, the most important thing to do is to clean the shrimp carefully. Peel and remove the heads, legs and sand tracts.

We briefly boil the shrimp with bay leaves to infuse them with a slightly minty and peppery taste. When you finish boiling, shock the shrimp in a bowl of iced water to help maintain the crunch.

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  • Vegetables

We try to incorporate all types of flavors into the brine. The crunchiness and potency of red onion and garlic play a supporting role to the shrimp.

Lemon may seem redundant since vinegar is already acidic, but lemon’s sourness is fruitier and more vibrant than that of rice vinegar.

Dill has a herby, grassy, tangy taste with some notes of anise. We also add sliced chili, chili flakes, and black peppercorns to give warmth and spiciness.

  • Brine

As we said earlier, the brine consists of the trio: vinegar, salt, and water. In this recipe, we also add some sugar to balance out the vinegar.

How Long Does Pickled Shrimp Last?

After the initial pickling period, pickled shrimp should always be refrigerated, and only taken out when you’re ready to serve it. This dish will maintain its best quality for a week.

But no worries if you keep it longer than that, it will still be safe to eat but the flavors will change gradually. The longer you keep the shrimp pickled, the more acidic it will get because of the vinegar.

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Pickled Shrimp Recipe

How to Make Pickled Shrimp

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Today’s pickled shrimp recipe will revolutionize the way you flavor your shrimp without even breaking a sweat.
Prep Time 7 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Inactive Time 12 hrs
Total Time 12 hrs 17 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Global
Servings 4 servings
Calories 153kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 9 oz peeled shrimp from 18 oz whole
  • 2 oz red onion sliced
  • 1 oz red chili sliced
  • 1 oz lemon sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 cloves garlic sliced
  • 2 tsp black peppercorns
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp white sugar
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Make the brine: Combine 1/2 cup water, 2 tbsp white sugar, 1/2 cup rice vinegar, and 1/4 tsp salt.
    Step 1: Prepare the brine.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil and add 9 oz shrimp with 2 bay leaves. Cook for 1 minute then shock them in an ice water bath.
    Step 2: Boil the shrimp.
  • Add shrimp, 2 oz red onion, 2 tsp black peppercorns, 1 tsp red pepper flakes, 3 cloves of sliced garlic, 1/4 cup dill, 1 oz red chili, and 1 oz lemon into jars then pour in the brine.
    Step 3: Pack ingredients into jars.
  • Put the lids on and leave the jars at room temperature for 4 hours, then refrigerate overnight.
    Step 4: Cure the shrimp.
  • Serve and enjoy.
    Step 5: Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
How to Make Pickled Shrimp
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 153 Calories from Fat 8
% Daily Value*
Fat 0.9g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 206mg69%
Sodium 303mg13%
Potassium 459mg13%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 27g54%
Vitamin A 499IU10%
Vitamin C 19mg23%
Calcium 112mg11%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Luna is the founder and chief recipe developer of Healthy Recipes 101. Apart from cooking, she also loves reading, programming, exploring the outdoors, and collecting useless facts about everything.

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Recipe developed by Luna Regina on July 29, 2022 Nutritionally reviewed by Emily Rogers, MPH, RDN

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