2Scandinavian Lemon Dill Shrimp is so decadent and delicious with a hint of dill flavor. Eat these shrimp as the main course or have as an appetizer. If you love shrimp then this recipe is for you. Not to mention that these shrimp would make the perfect New Year’s Eve appetizer for an intimate dinner or even for a party.
Needless to say, this was one of the appetizers on my smorgasbord table this year. In fact, it was one of my son’s favorites. He kept telling me that he felt like it tasted like lobster. In any case, this is my version of a vintage Swedish recipe for boiled shrimp. Whenever I go to Scandinavia this is one of the dishes I have to have before I leave the country. Not to mention I often dream about this shrimp as it is so appetizing, succulent, and luscious. All in all, shrimp is one of my favorite things to eat.
Chef’s Notes:
Consequently, this boiled lemon dill Shrimp recipe is quick and easy. At any rate, this recipe can be doubled or tripled if need be. Incidentally, seafood is eaten a lot in Scandinavia, not just Sweden. In short, shrimp is eaten throughout the year as well as during the holidays and festivals such as Christmas, New Year’s, and Midsummer. I myself have served these shrimp at a potluck, Super Bowl Party, 4th of July, Easter, Valentine’s day. For more Shrimp Recipes see Italian Shrimp Foil-Pack Dinner, Shrimp Pan Roast, and Gluten-Free Coconut Shrimp. This recipe goes well with Smoky BBQ Cocktail Sauce.
Incidentally, this recipe has a small amount of monk fruit sweetener. Hence, I highly encourage you to read my blog post Monk Fruit Sweetener Information if you have never heard of it or cooked with it. At any rate, Monk Fruit Sweetener can be found at Amazon.
Scandinavian Lemon Dill Shrimp
Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 lb large shrimp (31-35 count)
- 1 oz fresh whole dill (stems and all)
- 1 1/2 tsp pink salt
- 2 tbsp monk fruit sweetener
- 4 tbsp Masala Wine
- 4 1/2 cups of water
Directions:
First, get a medium size pan. Squeeze lemon juice into the pot adding the rind of the lemon to the pot as well. Place in the remaining ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil.
Boil until shrimp turn pink approximately 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat. Allow to cool. Place the cold shrimp with the juices into the fridge overnight to absorb some of the juices. 
Remove from the fridge and remove the shells or allow guests to peel and eat. Place shrimp on a platter or place in a nice decorative rim of a bowl add cocktail sauce and lemon slices to serve.
Chef’s Note:
Keep shells if you wish to make a seafood bisque or broth with them. Place the shells into a freezer bag and freeze until the day you intend to use them.
Scandinavian Lemon Dill Shrimp Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp 16-20 count
- 3 tbsp fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 1 oz whole dill stems and all
- 1 1/2 tsp pink salt
- 2 tbsp monk fruit sweetener
- 4 tbsp Masala Wine
- 4 1/2 cups water
Instructions
- First, get a medium size pan.
- Squeeze lemon juice into the pot adding the rind of the lemon to the pot as well.
- Place in the remaining ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil.
- Boil until shrimp turn pink approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Allow to cool.
- Place the cooled shrimp with the juices into the fridge overnight to absorb some of the juices.
- Remove from the fridge and remove the shells or allow guests to peel and eat.
- Place shrimp in a nice decorative rim of a bowl add cocktail sauce and lemon slices to serve.
Chef's Note: Keep shells if you wish to make a seafood bisque or broth with them. Place the shells into a freezer bag and freeze until the day you intend to use them.
Notes
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings 8.0 | |
| Amount Per Serving | |
| Calories 45 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 1 g | 1 % |
| Saturated Fat 0 g | 1 % |
| Monounsaturated Fat 0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g | |
| Trans Fat 0 g | |
| Cholesterol 83 mg | 28 % |
| Sodium 712 mg | 30 % |
| Potassium 61 mg | 2 % |
| Total Carbohydrate 1 g | 0 % |
| Dietary Fiber 0 g | 0 % |
| Sugars 0 g | |
| Protein 8 g | 15 % |
| Vitamin A | 7 % |
| Vitamin C | 9 % |
| Calcium | 12 % |
| Iron | 7 % |
| * The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA. | |
