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Savannah Marinated Shrimp

Here's how you make Savannah Marinated Shrimp
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  • Servings: 5
  • Prep: 35m
  • Cook: 6-8h
    • The following recipe serves 5 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 1/2 pounds large shrimp (21/25 count), peeled and deveined
  • 3 onions, preferably Vidalia, very thinly sliced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and very thinly sliced
  • 4 bay leaves, preferably fresh
  • 2 cloves garlic, very finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a large, nonreactive bowl, layer some of the shrimp, onions, bell pepper, bay leaf, garlic, peppercorns, red pepper flakes, and freshly ground black pepper.

  • Step 2: Create several layers of these ingredients until the remaining amount is used. Set aside.

  • Step 3: In a large liquid measuring cup, combine the vinegar, oil, and lemon zest and juice.

  • Step 4: Pour this marinade over the shrimp mixture.

  • Step 5: Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp is pink and opaque, at least 6 to 8 hours.

  • Step 6: Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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