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Marinated Shrimp

Source of Recipe


From "The All New Ultimate Southern Living Cookbook"



List of Ingredients



• 2 pounds unpeeled, large fresh shrimp
  
• 6 cups water
  
• 2 teaspoons salt
  
• ½ cup sugar
  
• 1½ cups white vinegar
  
• 1 cup vegetable oil
  
• ¼ cup capers, undrained
  
• 1 teaspoon salt
  
• 1½ teaspoons celery salt
  
• 1 medium-size red onion, sliced and separated into rings
  






Instructions



1. Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired.
   
   
2. Bring water and 2 teaspoons salt to a boil; add shrimp, and cook 2 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Drain; rinse with cold water. Chill.
   
   
3. Whisk together sugar and next five ingredients in a large shallow dish; add shrimp alternately with onion. Cover and chill 1 hour to 6 hours, turning often. Drain and discard marinade before serving.
   
   Makes 10 appetizer servings