PICKLED SHRIMP WITH LEMON CHIVE AIOLI

Pickled Shrimp with Lemon Chive Aioli image

Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Time 32m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

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, tail on, shells removed, deveined
Lemon Chive Aioli, recipe follows
2/3 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced chives
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 clove garlic, grated

Steps:

Combine the lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, seafood seasoning, dill, parsley, mustard, chile, garlic, lemon slices and onion in a large bowl, toss together and set aside.
In a large pot of boiling water, add the kosher salt. Add the shrimp and cook just until they begin to turn pink and float to the top, about 2 minutes. Drain and immediately add them to the pickling liquid.
Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes at room temperature and then serve. Or refrigerate until you are ready to serve them.
Serve with Lemon Chive Aioli for dipping.
Combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, chives, lemon zest and garlic in a small mixing bowl and whisk until fully combined. Serve alongside the pickled shrimp.;