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Cook over medium, stirring often, to dissolve salt.

Remove from heat, and whisk in oil and 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard until combined.

Southern Living Pickled-Shrimp Toasts on plates to serve

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Place shrimp, mirliton, and onion in a gallon-size ziplock plastic bag.

Add vinegar mixture to the bag, shaking to coat.

Press out as much air as you’re free to; seal bag.

Remove leaves from remaining 2 tarragon sprigs, and finely chop.

Remove 2 cups of the shrimp mixture from bag; drain and pat dry.

Reserve remaining shrimp mixture for another use.

Spread 2 heaping tablespoons mayonnaise mixture on 1 side of each bread slice.

Arrange 1/2 cup shrimp mixture on each bread slice.

Sprinkle with radish slices and remaining chopped tarragon.