Marinated Shrimp

Name: Marinated Shrimp
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lb unpeeled, medium fresh shrimp; 6 c salted water; 1/2 c sugar; 1 1/2 c white vinegar; 1 c canola oil; 1/4 c capers, undrained; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1 1/2 tsp celery salt; 3 medium red or white onions, sliced and separated into rings

By Marsha Gardner
@mrdick1950

Every year we have a Christmas Open House and I make about 20 pounds of this marinated shrimp. It is one of the most popular items I serve. I think some come just to eat the shrimp.

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Method:

Refrigerate/Freeze

Ingredients

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2 lb

unpeeled, medium fresh shrimp
6 c

salted water
1/2 c

sugar
1 1/2 c

white vinegar
1 c

canola oil
1/4 c

capers, undrained
1/2 tsp

kosher salt
1 1/2 tsp

celery salt
3 medium

red or white onions, sliced and separated into rings

How to Make Marinated Shrimp

Step-by-Step

Peel shrimp leaving tails on. De-vein if desired. Bring water to boil; add shrimp and cook 3 minutes or just until shrimp turns pin. Drain and rinse with cold water. Chill.
Combine sugar and next 5 ingredients in a shallow dish. Add shrimp alternately with onions. Cover and chill at least 6 hours, turning often. Drain and discard marinade before serving.

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