Marinated Shrimp

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Shrimp
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 15
 

Ingredients:

5 quarts water
1 stalk celery cut 1 inch slices
2 teaspoons pepper -- divided
1 tablespoon salt
1 large onion--separate into rings
8 pieces lettuce leaves
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1 bottle salad oil -- (38 oz.)
5 pounds jumbo shrimp -- unpeeled
 

Preparation:

Combine water, celery, onion, lemon juice and 1/2 tsp pepper in Dutch oven; bring to boil. Add shrimp and return to boil. Cook for 5 minutes; drain shrimp and cool. Shell and devein shrimp. Combine shrimp and remaining ingredients, except lettuce, in airtight plastic container. Refrigerate 1 week, shaking container twice each day. Drain shrimp, discarding marinade. Serve shrimp and onion rings in lettuce lined bowl.