Pickled shrimp with capers

These pickled shrimp are the best — a perfect light appetizer that can be made ahead of time and enjoyed as is with a cold glass of white wine.

Southern pickled shrimp are one delicious and easy appetizer! Fun and colorful to serve, they are perfectly briny with just a little spice.

Pickled shrimp is a dish that's a southern tradition at many a party. Made in a salty brine with lemons, onions and red peppers plus a little olive oil.

Pickled shrimp is a dish that's a southern tradition at many a party. Made in a salty brine with lemons, onions and red peppers plus a little olive oil.

I didn’t grow up eating pickled shrimp, which is surprising considering my mom’s coastal upbringing. Her family spans from the Atlantic beaches of Florida, all the way to the bayous of Louisiana. Seafood made regular appearances at our family gatherings, but usually in the form of spicy Cajun gumbos and jambalayas. It wasn’t until I attended an annual Christmas Day cocktail party a few years back that I discovered the wonder that is Sea Island Shrimp.

My mom's great friend Andy brought this appetizer to her birthday party, and the shrimp disappeared in no time flat. It was such a hit that she asked Andy for the recipe and has made it over and over again. She always leaves a party with an empty serving platter. That's the goal, right? To go home with an empty plate! I bought a large bag of precooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp at Sam's Club, which makes this recipe super easy to throw together. I let the shrimp marinate for 4 hours, and…

These pickled shrimp are great with salad, tossed into pasta, piled onto crusty bread, or just plucked straight out of the jar!

‘Jubilee’ Pickled Shrimp

Pickled shrimp is a super easy, crowd-pleasing dish that makes a refreshing snack or appetizer. Making this tangy shrimp dish at home allows you total control over flavor by using your favorite herbs and spices to create your own personal gourmet treat!

Pickled shrimp are cooked shrimp in fresh, bright marinade and make a delicious appetizer or snack.