Pickled Shrimp

== Description ==
"Pickled" is something of a misnomer, the Shrimp only have a pickled flavor, but they will keep in the fridge for at least a week, and they taste very, very good. Don't worry about all those red pepper flakes; these are spicy, but aren't nearly as hot as they sound. 
=== Ingredients ===
* 2 1/2 lbs large Shrimp or jumbo Shrimp, peeled and deveined 
* 3 quarts water 
* 3 tablespoons kosher salt 
* 2 lemons, juice and zest of 
* 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns 
* 8-10 sprigs fresh thyme 
* 1-2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, to taste 
Marinade 
* 1 cup cider vinegar 
* 1 cup water 
* 1 tablespoon whole coriander seeds 
* 1-2 teaspoon whole mustard seeds 
* 3 bay leaves 
* 5-6 cloves garlic 
* 1/4 cup Sugar 
* 1 tablespoon kosher salt 
* 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes, to taste 
* 2 lemons, juice and zest of 
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 
== Directions ==
* Bring water, salt, lemon zest and juice (throw in juiced lemons as well), peppercorns, and pepper flakes to a full rolling boil over high heat, and allow to boil for 5 minutes. 
* Do not add Shrimp yet! 
* While water is heating, combine all marinade ingredients in a small saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for at least 15 minutes for flavor to develop. 
* Add the Shrimp to the Shrimp boil, and poach for about 3–4 minutes or until Shrimp are bright pink and just barely firm. 
* Drain Shrimp, and place in a small heatproof bowl. 
* Bring marinade ingredients back to a boil if not still simmering, and pour over Shrimp, tossing well to coat, allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least a day, turning and tossing a couple times, before eating. 
* Can be kept refrigerated for up to 2 weeks. 
* Serve on lettuce lined plates as an appetizer or with toothpicks as a buffet item or as finger food at a party. 
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