Description

These Sweet Heat Jalapeño Pickled Shrimp are tangy, lightly sweet, and perfectly spicy, with fresh herbs and citrus brightening every bite. This make-ahead appetizer becomes even more flavorful as it chills.

Ingredients

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 cup rice vinegar

1/2 cup water

1/4 cup honey

2 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon kosher salt

2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

2 fresh jalapeños, thinly sliced

1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

1 teaspoon mustard seeds

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/2 teaspoon celery seeds

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1 lemon, thinly sliced

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Instructions

Bring a medium pot of water to a gentle boil. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until pink and cooked through.
Drain the shrimp and transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain again and pat dry.
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine rice vinegar, water, honey, sugar, kosher salt, garlic, jalapeños, red onion, mustard seeds, crushed red pepper flakes, celery seeds, and smoked paprika.
Stir and bring to a gentle simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until sugar and salt dissolve.
Remove from heat and cool for 10 minutes. Stir in dill, cilantro, and lemon slices.
Place shrimp in a large glass jar or airtight container and pour the brine over, ensuring full coverage.
Seal and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, before serving chilled.

Notes

Remove jalapeño seeds for a milder flavor or add more for extra heat.

Substitute parsley for cilantro for a milder herb profile.

Add sliced cucumbers for extra crunch and freshness.

Increase honey for a sweeter brine or vinegar for more tang.

Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days in an airtight container.

Serve chilled with toothpicks or alongside crackers and fresh vegetables.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Boiling and Pickling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 210 kcal
Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 780 mg
Fat: 6 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 22 g
Cholesterol: 180 mg