Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 to 3 lb. raw shrimp
  • 3 qt. boiling water
  • 1/4 c. pickling spice, put into a tea ball or cheesecloth
  • 3 1/2 Tbsp. salt
  • 4 inch whole celery stalk
  • 2 1/2 c. salad oil
  • 1 1/2 c. white vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 5 tsp. celery seed
  • 1 small jar capers, drained
  • 2 dashes Tabasco
  • 3 to 4 small onions, sliced into rings

Method

  • Layer shrimp and onions.
  • Pour marinade over shrimp and onions.
  • Refrigerate 1 to 3 days stirring occasionally.
  • Lift shrimp, onions and capers using a slotted spoon, into a serving dish.
  • Serve with crackers or on a lettuce leaf as an individual serving.