DANISH DILLED SHRIMP (REJER)

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An Allrecipes.com dish that could be served as an appetizer or a main dish. This would be a terrific buffet dish; would make a beautiful presentation.

Provided by Happy Hippie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a large pot over high heat.
  • Add salt, sugar, and dill sprigs; stir until sugar has dissolved.
  • Pour in shrimp and cook until the shells turn pink, and the meat is no longer translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Strain the shrimp through a colander, discard dill sprigs, and chill until cold in the refrigerator, about 30 minutes.
  • Once shrimp have cooled, peel and devein them; discard the shells.
  • Whisk together oil, vinegar, minced dill, salt, and pepper
  • Toss with shrimp meat to coat.
  • Cover, and chill overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Serve with sprigs of fresh dill.

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