Pickled Shallots with Lime are incredibly easy to make, and are an amazingly delicious condiment. The addition of these tangy, tasty shallots will enhance sandwiches, stir-fries, pizzas, and the list goes on!
My husband is a producer/editor for TV.
Sometimes he produces and edits shows about relationships. Sometimes his work is car or beer commercials, and sometimes it's really bad (and by really bad, I mean really good) reality TV, but his current project is a show about pizza restaurants in Brooklyn.
Awesome, right?!
I hear snippets here and there about how each restaurant makes their "pies," and the ingredients they pride themselves on. I was immediately inspired upon hearing that one of these pizza joints' most prized toppings is red onions pickled in lime juice. Yum!
I changed it up a bit and marinated shallots in lime juice, and I took the marinating time about a week further.
How to Make Pickled Shallots with Lime Juic
It's so easy, you'll be doing it all the time!
- Add thinly sliced shallots to a jar and pour lime juice over them.
- Let the shallots marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to a week.
That's it!
What does the lime juice do to the onions?
The acidity of the citrus adds a tangy flavor, takes the bite out of the onion, softens them a bit, and creates a pretty, pinkish hue.
How to Use Pickled Shallots
They are delicious in salads and sandwiches and on pizzas. They will kick anything up a notch they're added to. In the best, most delicious way possible! Imagine how over the top guacamole would be if you added a few of these!?
Recipe Tips
- These can be "quick pickled" in 30 minutes -- however, the longer they marinate in the lime juice, the more intense the flavor will be.
What can you substitute for shallots?
I love shallots, but lime pickled onions of almost any sort are great. Below I used red onions which are my first choice after shallots (below). 
Recipes to add lime pickled onions to:
And here's another great recipe: Roasted Broccoli with Pickled Shallots and Peanuts.
Squeeze your limes and slice your shallots today, and they'll be perfect in a few days.
Enjoy!
Pickled Shallots with Lime
Ingredients
- 2 cups shallots, thinly sliced
- about 1 dozen limes, juiced
Instructions
- Add the listed amount, or as many sliced shallots as you'd like, to a jar and pour in the lime juice. Use enough to cover them by at least ¼ inch.
- Let the shallots marinate for at least 30 minutes, and up to a week.
NOTES
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Kelly | Foodtasia
These are so awesome, Valentina! They would definitely add a burst of flavor. I'd love to have them in sandwiches!
valentina
So good in sandwiches. Thank you, Kelly! 🙂 ~Valentina
2pots2cook
Printing this one to make; already hooked !
valentina
Thanks, Davorka! I hope you love it. 🙂 ~Valentina
Jeff the Chef @ Make It Like a Man!
You are really cleaning up on the comdiments! These shallots are such a gorgeous shade of pink. I wonder how lime does that to them? My husband is also in television, but sports TV ... so it's rare that his work conversations ever turn to shallots. 😉
valentina
Ha! That's funny. Well, if not shallots, some other delicious foods will surely come up some day. 😉 Thanks and enjoy! 🙂 ~Valentina
Lola Osinkolu | Chef Lola's Kitchen
Pickles are a must on my table! Thanks for this one!
valentina
I hope you love them! Thanks! 🙂 ~Valentina
John / Kitchen Riffs
I've made pickled red onions, but never thought of shallots. What a brilliant idea! Love the color, and I'm sure the flavor is terrific. Thanks!
Frank Fariello
These do sound tasty. And what a fabulous color!
valentina
Thank you, Frank. The color is fun, isn't it!? 🙂 ~Valentina
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Love pickled food, especially pickled red onion, but haven't tried with shallots yet. Love the addition of lime here. Bet this would be awesome as a garnish for tacos!
valentina
Yes Dawn, they'd be fantastic on tacos. I must try that ASAP. Thanks so much. 🙂 ~Valentina
angiesrecipes
I did this several times, but never with lime. I am going to do this too. Thanks for the inspiration!
valentina
I think you will love it, Angie! Thanks! 🙂 ~Valentina
Blanca
My mom would always make onions marinated in lemon to eat with our mole. I've recently seen them at taco stands with habanero thrown in the mix. I love your shallots idea and I will be making them soon. Thank you Valentina.
valentina
Blanca, thank you! And now I'm craving mole! 🙂
Paul
I am constantly wondering how the chefs on "top chef" are pickling things so quick. Now I know their secret.
Would you consider pickled shallots a condiment?
Thanks Valentina.
valentina
Paul -- YES!!! I'm now reminded of you and condiments! 😉 love it!