Danish Dilled Shrimp Rejer Recipes

DILLED SHRIMP (REJER)

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.

SHRIMP AND EGG DANISH SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Fill a medium stockpot with about 1 inch water. Squeeze half a lemon into water; add the lemon rind and a few dill sprigs. Bring to a boil. Put a steamer insert into pot. Add shrimp, and season with salt. Cover, and steam until cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a plate; let cool completely. Discard dill and lemon.
• Make the dressing: Stir together mayonnaise, creme fraiche, 1/4 teaspoon salt, chopped dill, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice (from remaining lemon half) in a bowl.
• Cut shrimp into 1/2-inch pieces; transfer to a small bowl. Add 1/4 cup dressing, and toss to combine.
• Spread bread slices with dressing, and top with egg slices. Cut each sandwich in half on the diagonal. Spoon about 1 tablespoon shrimp salad onto each half. Garnish with dill sprigs.

DANISH DILLED SHRIMP (REJER)

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.

DILLED SHRIMP (REJER)

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.