Aquavit-Marinated Shrimp Recipe

Name: Aquavit-Marinated Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup aquavit; 2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds; 1 tablespoon whole coriander seeds, crushed; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons whole allspice; 2 bay leaves; 2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill plus 1 bunch fresh dill sprigs; 4 cups water; 2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled, tails intact, deveined; 1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise; 1 cup yellow teardrop tomatoes; 1 cup small cherry tomatoes

Servings: persons

1/2 cup aquavit
2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds
1 tablespoon whole coriander seeds, crushed
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons whole allspice
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup chopped fresh dill plus 1 bunch fresh dill sprigs
4 cups water
2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled, tails intact, deveined
1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 cup yellow teardrop tomatoes
1 cup small cherry tomatoes

1
Combine first 6 ingredients in large bowl.
2
Stir in 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard and 1/4 cup chopped dill.
3
Set marinade aside.
4
Place 1/4 cup chopped dill in medium saucepan.
5
Add 4 cups water.
6
Bring to boil.
7
Stir in shrimp.
8
Remove from heat.
9
Let stand until shrimp are opaque in center, about 2 minutes.
10
Drain shrimp; reserve 1/4 cup cooking liquid.
11
Stir reserved cooking liquid into marinade.
12
Add shrimp.
13
Cover; chill 2 hours, tossing occasionally.
14
Drain; reserve 3 tablespoons marinade.
15
Mix mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard and 3 tablespoons marinade in small bowl.
16
Season with salt and pepper.
17
(Shrimp and sauce can be made 6 hours ahead.
18
Chill separately.)
19
Arrange dill sprigs on platter.
20
Arrange shrimp and tomatoes atop dill.
21
Serve with sauce.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup aquavit, 2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds, 1 tablespoon whole coriander seeds, crushed, 1 tablespoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Aquavit-Marinated Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Aquavit-Marinated Shrimp

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