Spiced Shrimp Recipe

For a little variety, try the Oriental Spiced Shrimp version of this appetizer recipe.

• Meal Type: Appetizer
• Ethnicity: American
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: 45 minutes to 1 hour

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons pickling spice
• 2 tablespoons seasoned salt
• 1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1 quart water
• 1 pound fresh or frozen shrimp (in shells)

Directions

1. Add spices, salt and vinegar to water. Let boil 10 minutes, then add shrimp (if using frozen shrimp, thaw before cooking). Boil 5 to 7 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink.
2. Remove from heat; let stand 20 minutes, then drain. Cool, shell, de-vein and chill.
3. For a buffet, arrange on a platter of cracked ice or place around a bowl of cocktail sauce. Serve as individual cocktails or use in preparation of other dishes. Serves 4 to 5.
4. Oriental Spiced Shrimp
   For the spices above, substitute 6 peppercorns, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon celery seed, 2 teaspoons parsley flakes, 2 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon curry powder and 1 teaspoon oregano leaves.