Pickled Shrimp - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 lb. fresh large or medium shrimp
7 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped celery tips
1/2 c. pickling spice
4 c. sliced onion
8 bay leaves
2 1/2 c. salad oil
3 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. white vinegar
dash of Tabasco sauce
5 tsp. celery seed
1/4 c. capers

Preparation

Pour boiling water over the shrimp, salt, celery tips and pickling spice.
Simmer until pink.
Drain and cool with cold water.
Peel and devein.
Alternate shrimp and onion in a shallow dish.
Place bay leaves on top.
Mix the remaining ingredients well and pour over shrimp.
Refrigerate at least 24 hours before serving.
Serves 10 people.