Pickled Shrimp Cocktail

 2 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 T. Old Bay Seasoning

2 c. thinly sliced white onion

1 large lemon, thinly sliced

1/2 c. olive oil

1/2 c. white vinegar

1 tsp. kosher salt

1/2 tsp. celery seed

1/2 tsp. mustard seed

1/2 tsp. Tabasco sauce

1/2 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper

1/2 tsp. sugar

Boil the shrimp in a pot of water with the Old Bay seasoning until cooked, about 2 minutes.  Transfer the shrimp to a bowl of ice water to cool.  Drain the shrimp, transfer to a bowl, and set aside.

Combine the onion, lemon, oil, vinegar, salt, select seed, mustard seed, Tabasco, pepper and sugar; toss this mixture with the shrimp.  Cover the shrimp and chill for at least 24 hours or up to 2 days, stirring occasionally.  Bring the shrimp to room temperature before serving.