Asian-Style Pickled Shrimp Recipe

Asian-Style Pickled Shrimp Recipe

  • 2 1/4 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh lemongrass
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons pickling spice
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, unpeeled, rinsed
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 4 small green onions, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
  • 3 tablespoons minced pickled ginger, 2 tablespoons ginger brine reserved
  1. Place first 6 ingredients in medium pot. Add shrimp. Cover; bring to boil. Uncover and boil until shrimp are just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, green onions, pickled ginger, and ginger brine. Cool 1 hour. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and chill at least 4 hours and up to 1 day.
  2. Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to medium bowl. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro.
  3. Available at Asian markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.
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