Asian-Style Pickled Shrimp
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- Served Person: Makes 8 servings
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 1/4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh lemongrass*
- Carbohydrate 2 g(1%)
- Cholesterol 143 mg(48%)
- Fat 1 g(2%)
- Fiber 0 g(1%)
- Protein 16 g(31%)
- Saturated Fat 0 g(2%)
- Sodium 647 mg(27%)
- Calories 87
Preparation Place first 6 ingredients in medium pot. Add shrimp. Cover; bring to boil. Uncover and boil until shrimp are just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, green onions, pickled ginger, and ginger brine. Cool 1 hour. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and chill at least 4 hours and up to 1 day. Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to medium bowl. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro. *Available at Asian markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.
Preparation Place first 6 ingredients in medium pot. Add shrimp. Cover; bring to boil. Uncover and boil until shrimp are just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, green onions, pickled ginger, and ginger brine. Cool 1 hour. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and chill at least 4 hours and up to 1 day. Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to medium bowl. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro. *Available at Asian markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.
