Yeah, I know, not a great picture (except for my little guy), but this is the best I've got. If you like shrimp you have to give this recipe a try. Briny, juicy shrimp with a kick of tabasco. Make it for your next party and I promise it will be gone QUICK!

Granny's Marinated Shrimp

Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs peeled and deveined shrimp
1/2 c celery tops
1/4 c mixed pickling spices
3 1/2 t salt
1 pt sliced onions (thin)
7 or 8 bay leaves
1 1/4 c vegetable oil
3/4 c white vinegar
2 1/2 T capers & juice
2 1/2 t celery seed
1 1/2 t salt
dash Tabasco sauce (or more)

Directions

Cover shrimp w/ boiling water. Add celery tops, pickling spices & salt. Bring to a boil. Cook until they are all pink - about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain, cool w/ cold water, and peel.

Alternate shrimp & sliced onions in shallow dish. Add bay leaves. Combine vegetable oil, vinegar, capers & juice, celery seed, salt & Tabasco. Mix well. Pour over shrimp & onions. Cover & store in refrigerator at least 24 hours for best flavor. Serve with Triscuits.