Dilled Shrimp (Rejer) Recipe

Name: Dilled Shrimp (Rejer)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 quarts water; 1/4 cup coarse salt; 1/3 cup white sugar; 5 sprigs dill; 2 pounds medium shrimp, with shells; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon minced dill; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

2 quarts water
1/4 cup coarse salt
1/3 cup white sugar
5 sprigs dill
2 pounds medium shrimp, with shells
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced dill
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

1
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.
2
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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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 quarts water, 1/4 cup coarse salt, 1/3 cup white sugar, 5 sprigs dill, and more.

Yes, Dilled Shrimp (Rejer) 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.

Dilled Shrimp (Rejer)

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