Spatula Diaries by Maggie Heyn Richardson – Pickled shrimp

Every year, my mother-in-law throws a party the Saturday before Christmas, and this year, I planned to bring pickled shrimp. I mentioned this to my New Orleans native neighbor, Sara, while describing to her the dish’s flavors and textures. It’s a longstanding appetizer in my hometown, Columbus, Ga., and has earned a spot in the city’s three successive Junior League cookbooks. “Sounds good,” said Sara. “Except for the name.” Read more…