Dilled Shrimp (Rejer)
Dilled shrimp pair tender shell-on shrimp with fresh dill, a lightly sweet-salty brine, and a bright white wine vinegar dressing sharpened with pepper. Served chilled or at room temperature, this classic centerpiece belongs on a Danish Christmas table or Scandinavian buffet, where its clean, herbaceous flavor complements an array of holiday dishes.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Dilled Shrimp (Rejer), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 32 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 70
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 15
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring water to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Add salt, sugar, and dill sprigs; stir until the sugar has dissolved. Add 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 the dill sprigs, and chill in the refrigerator until cold, about 30 minutes.
- 2
Once the shrimp have cooled, peel and devein them; discard the shells. Whisk together oil, vinegar, minced dill, salt, and pepper; toss with the shrimp meat to coat. Cover and chill overnight in the refrigerator; serve with sprigs of fresh dill.
- 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 203.53 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 23.0 g Good Source 46%
- Carbohydrate 20.51 g 7%
- Total Fat 4.05 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.61 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 182.56 mg High 61%
- Sodium 156.7 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 5.5 g Moderate 20%
- Total Sugars 18.76 g --
- Added Sugars 9.93 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 78.04 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 0.76 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 315.5 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 6.72 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.69 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Dilled Shrimp (Rejer) is a Danish appetizer recipe made with 11 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 203.53 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Dilled Shrimp (Rejer)?
- It is a Danish recipe made with 11 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 11 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 203.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Dilled Shrimp (Rejer) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Dilled Shrimp (Rejer) healthy?
- Dilled Shrimp (Rejer) has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 203.53 calories and 23.0 g of protein, or 46% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 156.7 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.93 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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