Danish Dilled Shrimp (Rejer)

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. 1

   Bring water to a boil in a large pot over high heat.

2. 2

   Add salt, sugar, and dill sprigs; stir until sugar has dissolved.

3. 3

   Pour in shrimp and cook until the shells turn pink, and the meat is no longer translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.

4. 4

   Strain the shrimp through a colander, discard dill sprigs, and chill until cold in the refrigerator, about 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Once shrimp have cooled, peel and devein them; discard the shells.

6. 6

   Whisk together oil, vinegar, minced dill, salt, and pepper

7. 7

   Toss with shrimp meat to coat.

8. 8

   Cover, and chill overnight in the refrigerator.

9. 9

   Serve with sprigs of fresh dill.