Dilled Shrimp (Rejer) Recipe

Dilled Shrimp (Rejer) Recipe

  • 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.