Lemon Dill Shrimp Recipes

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.

PASTA SALAD WITH POACHED SHRIMP AND LEMON-DILL DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the juice of 3 lemons, the honey and chopped dill. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the dressing is emulsified. Season with salt and pepper. Reserve.
• Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil. Add the juice of the remaining 2 lemons, the dill stems and 1/2 cup salt. Add the shrimp and cook until opaque and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the shrimp using a slotted spoon and add to the dressing. Toss to coat.
• Bring the poaching liquid back up to a boil. Drop the pasta and cook until al dente, 9 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta and run it under cold water until the pasta is cooled. Remove the dill stems.
• Add the pasta, grape tomatoes and cucumbers to the bowl with the shrimp and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

SAUTéED LEMON DILL SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a very large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and shallots and cook over medium-high heat until softened, about 1 minute. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink and opaque throughout, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Using a slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to a bowl; set aside. Add lemon juice and butter and cook over low heat until the butter is melted and a sauce is developed. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp fresh dill and toss to distribute. Remove from the heat. Return shrimp to pan and toss to coat with the sauce. Cover and set aside while you get the serving dishes ready. Shrimp will be warmed through when you serve. Place a portion of rice into 4 warmed serving bowls. Spoon the shrimp and sauce over rice, sprinkle with additional fresh dill. Serve this dish with a side of steamed vegetables such as asparagus, carrots, or broccoli.

CREAMY LEMON DILL SHRIMP

Steps:

• Rinse shrimp with cold water and pat very dry with paper towels. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet.
• Add shrimp to pan and saute 4-6 minutes over medium-high heat until opaque. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
• Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to the pan. Once melted, stir in garlic for one minute until fragrant.
• Whisk in chicken broth, then gradually whisk in heavy cream. One sauce is thickened and creamy, reduce heat to low and stir in lemon juice.
• Return shrimp to the pan, toss to coat in the sauce. Stir in dill and garnish with cracked black pepper. Serve immediately.

LEMON & DILL SHRIMP SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Hollow out bun bottoms, leaving a 1/2-in. shell (save removed bread for another use). In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink., In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper until blended. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Spoon shrimp mixture into bun bottoms. If desired, top with lettuce and tomato. Replace bun tops.

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH LEMON-DILL BUTTER AND ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Place lemon juice in a small non-reactive saucepan and reduce to 3 tablespoons. Place the butter in a medium bowl, add the lemon syrup and dill, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and scrape into a ramekin. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Whisk together the zest, juice, oil, dill, and garlic, then season with salt and pepper, to taste. Mix the pasta, cheese, peppers, olives, and scallions together in a bowl. Pour the vinaigrette over and mix to combine. Add the oregano and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Preheat grill to high. Toss the shrimp in some olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Thread 5 shrimp on a skewer, bending the shrimp so that the skewer passes through it twice. Grill, turning once for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the grill to a large platter and brush generously with Lemon-Dill Butter. Garnish with fresh dill.

LEMON SHRIMP DILL DIP

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except shrimp until blended.
• Stir in shrimp.

LEMON-GARLIC SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat until warm, 2 to 3 minutes. Add shrimp, garlic, and pepper flakes all at once and stir together. Add seafood seasoning, salt, and black pepper and mix until combined.
• Cook and stir until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low and stir in parsley, lemon juice, and lemon zest.

MARINATED SHRIMP IN LEMON-DILL SAUCE

Steps:

• Rinse shrimp well, soak in cold salted water for 30 minutes.
• Transfer salted water to a large saucepan, and bring to a full rolling boil over high heat.
• Add shrimp, and cook for only 4-5 minutes, just until pink and firm.
• Drain immediately, and cool under cold running water.
• Peel and devein when cool enough to handle, and refrigerate until needed.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together all remaining ingredients until well combined.
• Taste, and adjust seasonings.
• Stir in shrimp until well coated, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Refrigerate overnight, stirring several times, and serve chilled with toothpicks.

LEMON-DILL SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• Peel, devein and rinse shrimp.
• Place shrimp in medium-sized deep bowl.
• For marinade, combine Lemon juice, chopped dill, oil, garlic, salt and black pepper in small bowl.
• Pour over shrimp.
• Marinate at room temperature 30 minutes or in refrigerator 1 to 2 hours.
• Meanwhile, cook zucchini in small amount of boiling water in small covered saucepan 2 minutes.
• Drain.
• Drain shrimp, reserving marinade.
• Thread shrimp, zucchini and bell pepper on 8 metal skewers.
• Grill kabobs on rack of uncovered grill directly over medium coals 10 to 12 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and vegetables are tender, turning once and brushing occasionally with some marinade during first half of cooking.
• Or, broil on unheated rack of broiler pan 3 to 4 inches from heat 10 to 12 minutes, turning once and brushing occasionally with some marinade during the first half of cooking.
• Discard any remaining marinade.
• Garnish with fresh dill sprigs if desired.