Dilled Shrimp (Rejer)
Dilled Shrimp (Rejer) brings bright, herbaceous dill to sweet, tender shrimp, lightly dressed with oil and a touch of white wine vinegar for a clean, Nordic profile. It’s a festive platter centerpiece, perfect for holiday spreads or smørrebrød, offering crisp, briny notes and a refreshing finish. Serve well-chilled with extra dill for a classic Scandinavian touch.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring water to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Add salt, sugar, and dill sprigs, and stir until the sugar dissolves. Add the shrimp and cook until the shells turn pink and the meat is no longer translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 2
Strain the shrimp through a colander, discard the dill sprigs, and chill in the refrigerator until cold, about 30 minutes.
- 3
Once the shrimp have cooled, peel and devein them, discarding the shells.
- 4
Whisk together oil, vinegar, minced dill, salt, and pepper, then toss with the shrimp meat to coat.
- 5
Cover and chill overnight in the refrigerator, then serve with sprigs of fresh dill.
- Calories 227.05 kcal Moderate
- Protein 26.88 g Good Source
- Carbs 20.44 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.8 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.5 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 273.3 mg High
- Sodium 181.22 mg Moderate
- Fiber 5.19 g Moderate
- Sugar 18.76 g High
- Added Sugar 9.95 g Moderate
- Calcium 85.98 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.65 mg Low Source
- Potassium 16.05 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 6.75 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 3.85 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Dilled Shrimp (Rejer) is a Danish appetizer recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cane Sugar, Coarse Salt, and Fresh Dill. Each serving provides about 227.05 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Dilled Shrimp (Rejer)?
- It is a Danish recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch.
- What is Dilled Shrimp (Rejer) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cane Sugar, Coarse Salt, Fresh Dill, Medium Shrimp. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Dilled Shrimp (Rejer)?
- Explore these Danish side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Dilled Shrimp (Rejer)?
- About 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 227.05 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Dilled Shrimp (Rejer) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
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