Pickled Shrimp Recipe
This recipe is from Florida.
It is very easy to make. It is a real gastronomical taste, bursting with tastes from spices and the acidity of the vinegar. Just a good summer offerings for picnics, barbecues and as a starter for a dinner party.
Ingredients:
475 ml white wine vinegar
1/2 tsp allspice, ground
1/2 tsp mustard powder
1 tsp dill seed
1 tsp dried red chilli peppers
1 tsp paprika
1.8 kg raw prawns, peeled and washed thoroughly
2 tsp fresh parsley, chopped finely
1 large onion, sliced thinly
2 limes or lemon, thinly sliced
Method of preparation:
Using a large saucepan, heat the vinegar.
Tip in the ground allspice, mustard powder, dill seed, chilli peppers and paprika.
Simmer for half an hour.
Add the prawns and bring to the boil; cook for 5 minutes.
Transfer the prawns and the sauce to a bowl or a large jar and leave to cool. Then chill in the fridge for at least an hour.
When serving, stir in the parsley and garnish with the onions and lime or lemon slices.
Serve with salad and some crusty bread!
Enjoy!