Marinated Shrimp in Lemon-Dill Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 lbs large shrimp, unpeeled
• 2 quarts ice water, with
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt, dissolved in it
• 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream or drained nonfat yogurt (I use my Yogurt Cheese, Yogurt Cheese - 'Labanee', in Arabic for a thicker consistency)
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup sugar, less to taste (start with 1-2 Tbsp, and adjust to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus additional to taste
• 1 large red onion or other sweet onion, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh dill, more to taste (0.1 oz)

Directions

1. 1

   Rinse shrimp well, soak in cold salted water for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Transfer salted water to a large saucepan, and bring to a full rolling boil over high heat.

3. 3

   Add shrimp, and cook for only 4-5 minutes, just until pink and firm.

4. 4

   Drain immediately, and cool under cold running water.

5. 5

   Peel and devein when cool enough to handle, and refrigerate until needed.

6. 6

   In a medium bowl, whisk together all remaining ingredients until well combined.

7. 7

   Taste, and adjust seasonings.

8. 8

   Stir in shrimp until well coated, and season to taste with salt and pepper.

9. 9

   Refrigerate overnight, stirring several times, and serve chilled with toothpicks.