Danish Dilled Shrimp (Rejer) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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An dish that could be served as an appetizer or a main dish. This would be a terrific buffet dish; would make a beautiful presentation. Ingredients:
2 quarts water |
1/4 cup coarse salt |
1/3 cup white sugar |
5 sprigs dill |
2 lbs shrimp, medium with shells |
2 tablespoons vegetable oil |
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar |
1 tablespoon dill, minced |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
Directions:
1. Bring water to a boil in a large pot over high heat.
2. Add salt, sugar, and dill sprigs; stir until sugar has dissolved.
3. Pour in shrimp and cook until the shells turn pink, and the meat is no longer translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Strain the shrimp through a colander, discard dill sprigs, and chill until cold in the refrigerator, about 30 minutes.
5. Once shrimp have cooled, peel and devein them; discard the shells.
6. Whisk together oil, vinegar, minced dill, salt, and pepper
7. Toss with shrimp meat to coat.
8. Cover, and chill overnight in the refrigerator.
9. Serve with sprigs of fresh dill.
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