Dilly Shrimp 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 DILLY DILLY

Steps:

• Spray a non-stick skillet with non-stick spray that is butter flavored.
• Shell and devein the shrimp and rinse them under cold running water (or buy them shelled and cleaned.).
• Heat the skillet over moderate heat. When it is heated add the shrimp. Cook, covered, turning the shrimp once, until they are pink (about 3 to 5 minutes. Do not overcook!
• Remove shrimp from the heat and sprinkle them with the Tabasco, Worcestershire, dill, and lemon juice. Stir well and serve hot. I like to double the sauce so there is plenty.
• To serve: This entree goes well with boxed yellow (saffron) rice and a green or red vegetable.

DILLY SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice and sugar. Stir in onion, dill, salt and shrimp. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Serve with toothpicks.

LEMON-DILL SHRIMP

Steps:

• Divide the shrimp between two 8- or 9-inch pie pans and pat them completely dry with a paper towel. Arrange the shrimp so they lay flat and are evenly spaced in the pans.
• Heat 2 large skillets over medium heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper; add a teaspoon of butter to one of the pans and turn the heat to high. When the foam subsides, invert a pan of shrimp over the skillet so they fall into the pan all at once. Repeat with the other shrimp. Cook the shrimp, without moving them, until they turn golden brown on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Add a remaining teaspoon of butter to each pan and turn off the heat. Turn the shrimp over with tongs and cook for 1 minute in the residual heat of the pans. Add half the zest, juice, and dill to each pan, and shake the pan to combine.
• Divide the shrimp among 4 plates or arrange on a platter. Serve hot or at room temperature.

GRILLED LEMON-DILL SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients until blended. Reserve 3 tablespoons marinade for basting. Add shrimp to remaining marinade; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 15 minutes., Drain shrimp, discarding any remaining marinade. Thread shrimp onto 4 or 8 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 2-4 minutes on each side, basting with reserved marinade during the last minute of cooking.

DILLED SHRIMP DIP

Steps:

• Place cream cheese in processor.
• Add juice, and spices.
• Mix adding milk until desired thickness. Dip will stiffen up in fridge.
• Add shrimp and process again.

DILL AND SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, lemon juice, lime juice, celery, onion, dill, mayonnaise, and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate until chilled.

DIJON-DILL SHRIMP WITH PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir 4 to 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Stir in dressing and mustard. Add shrimp; stir until evenly coated. Cook 5 min. or until shrimp turn pink, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes and dill; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or until heated through.
• Drain pasta. Serve topped with shrimp mixture.

SHRIMP WITH TOMATO AND DILL

Steps:

• Saute shrimp in the butter over high heat until they just turn pink-white and remove them immediately to a serving dish. They should be undercooked in the center at this point.
• Add shallots and garlic to the pan and saute 30 seconds, or until slightly wilted but not brown. Add Cognac and white wine and boil hard until almost evaporated. Add stock and reduce by slightly more than half. Add tomato puree, dill and sugar. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Bring the sauce to a boil and add shrimp and their juices to it. Bring the mixture back to a boil, checking the seasoning once more but taking care not to overcook the shrimp. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter until blended. Serve with pasta or rice.