Pickled Shrimp

After posting this picture on Instagram over the weekend I figured I would share this ridiculously delicious low country recipe for pickled shrimp.  It was originally adapted from Charleston Receipts but I have tweaked a few things.  Definitely make 1 day ahead of when you will be serving.  Everything needs to marinate for at least 24 hours.

(grainy IPhone pic-bah!!!)

PICKLED SHRIMP

2lbs shrimp (boil with old bay and salt/peel)

2 cans artichoke 

1 can black pitted olives (optional)

1-2 sliced white onions

bay leaves

1 sliced lemon

*put layers of the above in a container and let sit 24 hours

marinade to pour over each layer

1/2 cup olive oil

1/2 cup tarragon vinegar

1/4 cup lemon juice

2 crushed cloves of garlic

2 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp dry mustard

1 tsp sugar

2-3 shakes cayenne pepper

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp pickling spices

Perfect hors d'oeuvres  for a cocktail party or anytime!