Serves 8 as an Appetizer

Bring about 6 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add pickling spice, salt, celery ribs and shrimp. Cook until shrimp turn pink, about 5 minutes. Drain and rinse shrimp, discard celery.

Peel and devein shrimp and place in a large shallow baking dish. Top shrimp with sliced onions and bay leaves. Stir together remaining ingredients and pour over shrimp. Cover and chill for about 8 hours, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaves before serving.