Pickled Shrimp with Coriander and Fennel, Bibb Lettuce, and Duke’s Mayo
Written by Marie Nygren, Posted in Recipes
Serves 6 as an appetizer, 6 shrimp per person
For the pickling liquid:
- 3 fresh bay leaves
- 3/4 cup lemon juice and the zest of one lemon
- 3/4 cup lime juice and the zest of one lime
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 4 cloves of garlic, shaved as thin as possible
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 rib of celery, shaved as thin as possible
- 1 small head of fennel, shaved as thin as possible, fronds reserved for garnishing
- 1 small carrot, sliced as thin as possible
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon fennel seed
- 1 tablespoon fennel pollen
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and shaved as thin as possible
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 tablespoons celery seeds
- 2 tablespoons mustard seeds
- 1 large Vidalia onion, shaved as thin as possible
Combine all ingredients and refrigerate overnight so flavors can meld.
To prepare the shrimp:
- 40 shrimp (16-20 size)
- 2 quarts vegetable stock
- 2 cups white wine
- 2 fresh bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
- 2 tablespoons salt
Bring the stock and the wine to a simmer. Add bay leaves, red pepper, and salt; simmer for 20 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the broth and cool in the marinade under refrigeration overnight.
To finish:
- 12 leaves of bibb lettuce, cleaned and dried
- 4 tablespoons Duke’s Mayonnaise
Place some mayonnaise in the center of each bibb leaf. Add three shrimp per leaf. Serve with fresh coriander blossoms, leaves, and the fennel fronds.