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Shrimp Salad

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 hours
Total Time12 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 -8
Author: Amy Stafford

Ingredients

  • 1 small red onion cut into thin slices
  • 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 garlic cloves smashed
  • 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
  • 2 pounds peeled and deveined large raw shrimp

Instructions

  • Toss onion, vinegar, oregano and 1 teaspoon salt in a shallow glass bowl.
  • Simmer oil, bay leaf, garlic and peppercorns in a small sauce pan for 10 minutes over low-medium heat. Remove and set aside.
  • Add shrimp to large pot of well salted boiling water, remove pan from heat immediately and let shrimp sit in hot water until cooked through, about 3-5 minutes. NOT LONG!
  • Remove shrimp from water, drain and add to onion mixture in glass bowl.
  • Top with oil mixture. Stir to combine.
  • When completely cooled, cover and place in refrigerator for at least 12 hours up to 2 days.
  • Stirring occasionally.
  • Oil will solidify while in the fridge, so let sit out on the counter for about 30 minutes. Give it a good stir before serving!