Lemon Dill Shrimp Recipes

CREAMY LEMON DILL SHRIMP

Steps:

• Rinse shrimp with cold water and pat very dry with paper towels. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet.
• Add shrimp to pan and saute 4-6 minutes over medium-high heat until opaque. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
• Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to the pan. Once melted, stir in garlic for one minute until fragrant.
• Whisk in chicken broth, then gradually whisk in heavy cream. One sauce is thickened and creamy, reduce heat to low and stir in lemon juice.
• Return shrimp to the pan, toss to coat in the sauce. Stir in dill and garnish with cracked black pepper. Serve immediately.

GRILLED LEMON-DILL SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients until blended. Reserve 3 tablespoons marinade for basting. Add shrimp to remaining marinade; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 15 minutes., Drain shrimp, discarding any remaining marinade. Thread shrimp onto 4 or 8 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 2-4 minutes on each side, basting with reserved marinade during the last minute of cooking.

LEMON GARLIC SHRIMP RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and melt the butter and olive oil together.
• Add garlic and shallots to the pan and cook for around two minutes, stirring often (don't let them brown).
• Add the shrimp to the pan and increase the heat slightly. Cook for around 3-4 minutes, turning once until just done to taste (the shrimp will turn pink).
• Add salt and pepper to taste and toss to combine.
• Remove shrimp to a bowl and scrape all sauce into the bowl as well.
• Add lemon juice and dill to the bowl and mix well
• Serve immediately or refrigerate for 3-4 hours before serving chilled.

CREAMY LEMON DILL SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Rinse shrimp and pat dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook shrimp for approximately 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until shrimp have just turned pink on both sides. Transfer to a plate and set aside (leave remaining butter and juices in pan from shrimp).
• In the same skillet, add garlic and cook until fragrant, stirring constantly (about 30 seconds).
• Add lemon juice, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese and whisk to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
• Return shrimp to skillet and sprinkle evenly with fresh dill. Serve over cooked pasta.

LEMON-DILL SHRIMP & PASTA

Steps:

• Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels. Finely shred 1 tsp. peel from the lemon; set aside peel. Juice the lemon over a bowl; set aside juice. Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook garlic in hot oil for 1 minutes. Add shrimp; cook for 3 to 4 minutes, turning frequently until shrimp are opaque. Add spinach and drained pasta; toss just until spinach begins to wilt. Stir in Italian seasoning, lemon peel, and 2 Tbsp. of the lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with fresh dill. Serve at once. CHANGE-UP
• Substitute bite-size pieces of deli-roasted chicken for the shrimp. For peppery bite, replace half the spinach with arugula.

LEMON & DILL SHRIMP SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Hollow out bun bottoms, leaving a 1/2-in. shell (save removed bread for another use). In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink., In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper until blended. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Spoon shrimp mixture into bun bottoms. If desired, top with lettuce and tomato. Replace bun tops.

SAUTéED LEMON DILL SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a very large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and shallots and cook over medium-high heat until softened, about 1 minute. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink and opaque throughout, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Using a slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to a bowl; set aside. Add lemon juice and butter and cook over low heat until the butter is melted and a sauce is developed. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp fresh dill and toss to distribute. Remove from the heat. Return shrimp to pan and toss to coat with the sauce. Cover and set aside while you get the serving dishes ready. Shrimp will be warmed through when you serve. Place a portion of rice into 4 warmed serving bowls. Spoon the shrimp and sauce over rice, sprinkle with additional fresh dill. Serve this dish with a side of steamed vegetables such as asparagus, carrots, or broccoli.

LEMON-DILL SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• Peel, devein and rinse shrimp.
• Place shrimp in medium-sized deep bowl.
• For marinade, combine Lemon juice, chopped dill, oil, garlic, salt and black pepper in small bowl.
• Pour over shrimp.
• Marinate at room temperature 30 minutes or in refrigerator 1 to 2 hours.
• Meanwhile, cook zucchini in small amount of boiling water in small covered saucepan 2 minutes.
• Drain.
• Drain shrimp, reserving marinade.
• Thread shrimp, zucchini and bell pepper on 8 metal skewers.
• Grill kabobs on rack of uncovered grill directly over medium coals 10 to 12 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and vegetables are tender, turning once and brushing occasionally with some marinade during first half of cooking.
• Or, broil on unheated rack of broiler pan 3 to 4 inches from heat 10 to 12 minutes, turning once and brushing occasionally with some marinade during the first half of cooking.
• Discard any remaining marinade.
• Garnish with fresh dill sprigs if desired.

LEMON-DILL SHRIMP

Steps:

• Divide the shrimp between two 8- or 9-inch pie pans and pat them completely dry with a paper towel. Arrange the shrimp so they lay flat and are evenly spaced in the pans.
• Heat 2 large skillets over medium heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper; add a teaspoon of butter to one of the pans and turn the heat to high. When the foam subsides, invert a pan of shrimp over the skillet so they fall into the pan all at once. Repeat with the other shrimp. Cook the shrimp, without moving them, until they turn golden brown on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Add a remaining teaspoon of butter to each pan and turn off the heat. Turn the shrimp over with tongs and cook for 1 minute in the residual heat of the pans. Add half the zest, juice, and dill to each pan, and shake the pan to combine.
• Divide the shrimp among 4 plates or arrange on a platter. Serve hot or at room temperature.