Charleston Harbor Pickled Shrimp

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2 quarts water
1 pound unpeeled, medium-size fresh shrimp
3 tablespoons Creole seasoning
1 small onion,cut in half and sliced
1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon salt

Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a Dutch oven; add shrimp and Creole seasoning, and boil 2 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink; drain.
Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired.

Place shrimp in a bowl or jar. Top with onion and peppers. Stir together 1 1/2 cups water, vinegar, and salt; pour over peppers. Cover and chill 8 hours. Drain before serving.

Yield: Makes 8 servings

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this looks really good. could you refrigerate the left overs & if so, for how long?

thanks,

rho

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this looks really good. could you refrigerate the left overs & if so, for how long?

thanks,

rho

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This usually doesn’t last very long at my house when I make it. I think there was some left over once but it was gone before I came home from work.

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yes, i know what you mean about going fast. my nephew eats shrimp like popcorn. lol.

i live alone and this looks quite delish. not sure i could eat 1 lb of shrimp in one sitting. lol

thanks so much,

rho