Pickled Shrimp with Lemon Chive Aioli Recipe

Pickled Shrimp with Lemon Chive Aioli

• Difficulty: Easy
• Servings: 6 to 8
• Nutritional Information per Serving (1 of 8): Calories 423, Total Fat 29 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Carbohydrates 6 g, Dietary Fiber 1 g, Sugars 2 g, Protein 35 g, Cholesterol 281 mg, Sodium 636 mg
• Total Time: 32 minutes
• Active Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons seafood seasoning (recommended: Old Bay)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
• 1 large Fresno chile, thinly sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, grated or pressed
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced
• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 3 pounds medium shrimp, tails on, shells removed, deveined
• Lemon Chive Aioli (recipe follows)

Lemon Chive Aioli

• 2/3 cup mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon minced chives
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 clove garlic, grated

Instructions

1. Whip up the zesty pickling magic: In a large bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, cider vinegar, seafood seasoning, dill, parsley, mustard, sliced Fresno chile, garlic, lemon slices, and red onion. Stir vigorously and let the flavors mingle while you prep the shrimp.
2. Boil to perfection: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil, add kosher salt, then toss in the shrimp. Cook just until they turn pink and float to the top, about 2 minutes. Drain quickly and plunge them straight into the vibrant pickling mixture for maximum flavor infusion.
3. Chill and thrill: Let the shrimp marinate in the liquid at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes. For deeper taste, refrigerate until serving timethis dish only gets better!
4. Dive in: Serve these irresistible pickled shrimp with a generous dollop of creamy Lemon Chive Aioli for dipping. Your guests will be hooked on the bright, tangy explosion of flavors.

Lemon Chive Aioli Preparation

1. In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced chives, lemon zest, and grated garlic until silky smooth and bursting with citrusy freshness.
2. Pair it with the pickled shrimp for an unbeatable dip that elevates every bite to gourmet bliss.

Recipe courtesy of Kelsey Nixon