Asian Style Pickled Shrimp Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- If you'd like to serve a sauce alongside, strain 1/4 c. of the cooled pickling liquid, and whisk it with 1 c. of mayonnaise. For ease, the shrimp are left unpeeled, if you peel them before cooking, leave the tails on.
- 2 1/4 c. water
- 3 Tbsp. rice vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh lemongrass*
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. pickling spice
- 1 Tbsp. salt
- 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
- 2 lb uncooked medium shrimp, unpeeled, rinsed
- 1/2 c. plus 2 Tbsp. minced fresh cilantro
- 4 sm green onions, minced (about 1/2 c.)
- 3 Tbsp. chopped pickled ginger,* 2 Tbsp. ginger brine reserved
Directions
- Place first 6 ingredients in medium pot. Add in shrimp. Cover; bring to boil.
- Uncover and boil till shrimp are just cooked through, about 2 min. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 c. minced cilantro, green onions, pickled ginger, and ginger brine. Cold 1 hour. Refrigerateuncovered till cool, then cover and refrigerateat least 4 hrs and up to 1 day.
- Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to medium bowl. Sprinkle with remaining 2 Tbsp. cilantro.
- Serves 8
- *Available at Asian markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 195g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 128 | |
| Calories from Fat 18 | 14% |
| Total Fat 2.04g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 0.39g | 2% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 172mg | 57% |
| Sodium 1045mg | 44% |
| Potassium 254mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 2.63g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugars 0.13g | 0% |
| Protein 23.3g | 37% |
