Shrimp and Dill Appetizer
User Reviews
3.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
295 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
Shrimp and Dill Appetizer
Description
Shrimp and Dill Appetizer uses peeled, tail-off shrimp quickly steamed until just cooked through. The shrimp are then chilled and tossed in a sauce blending sour cream, mayonnaise, freshly chopped dill, lemon zest, and salt, which brings a creamy yet herbal note highlighting the shrimp's natural sweetness. The appetizer is assembled by placing each sauced shrimp atop crisp cucumber slices, creating a crisp, cool base that complements the creamy, zesty seafood topping. This dish suits gatherings or light bites where a refreshing contrast of textures and mild tartness works well. The shrimp marinate briefly in the sauce to absorb the flavor before serving, enhancing the overall balance of the appetizer.
Ingredients
- 24 Shrimp , fresh or frozen (thawed), peeled and tails off
- 3/4 c sour cream
- 1/4 c mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp dill , fresh
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1-2 cucumber large, sliced
Instructions
- Bring a pot with a small amount of water to a boil.
- Place shrimp in a steaming basket and place it in the pot.
- Steam shrimp for about 5 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Remove shrimp from pot and let cool.
- In a large bowl with an airtight lid mix together the sour cream, mayonnaise, dill, lemon zest, and salt.
- Add shrimp to the sauce and toss until throughly covered. Place the lid on the bowl and store in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (overnight is best if possible).
- Slice up cucumbers and when ready to serve place one shrimp on each cucumber.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- The shrimp need to be fully thawed and peeled with tails removed before steaming for best cooking results.
- Chilling the shrimp in the sauce for at least an hour helps develop the flavors; overnight is preferable if time allows.
- Arrange one shrimp per cucumber slice just before serving to keep cucumbers crisp.
- Fresh dill and lemon zest are key to the recipe's bright, fresh flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4shrimp | |
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 1185mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 562mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 650IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 9.1mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 18% |
| Iron | 4.3mg | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.9
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