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Aquavit-Marinated Shrimp

The Scandinavian liquor aquavit adds unique flavor to this appetizer. Pour Champagne and chilled Alsace Riesling with the meal; offer lemonade with a touch of grenadine, too.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 8. Can be doubled

Ingredients

1

/2 cup aquavit

2

tablespoons yellow mustard seeds

1

tablespoon whole coriander seeds, crushed

1

tablespoon sugar

2

teaspoons whole allspice

2

bay leaves

2

teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1

/2 cup chopped fresh dill plus 1 bunch fresh dill sprigs

4

cups water

2

pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled, tails intact, deveined

1

/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise

1

cup yellow teardrop tomatoes

1

cup small cherry tomatoes

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine first 6 ingredients in large bowl. Stir in 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard and 1/4 cup chopped dill. Set marinade aside.

    Step 2

    Place 1/4 cup chopped dill in medium saucepan. Add 4 cups water. Bring to boil. Stir in shrimp. Remove from heat. Let stand until shrimp are opaque in center, about 2 minutes. Drain shrimp; reserve 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Stir reserved cooking liquid into marinade. Add shrimp. Cover; chill 2 hours, tossing occasionally. Drain; reserve 3 tablespoons marinade.

    Step 3

    Mix mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard and 3 tablespoons marinade in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. (Shrimp and sauce can be made 6 hours ahead. Chill separately.)

    Step 4

    Arrange dill sprigs on platter. Arrange shrimp and tomatoes atop dill. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per Serving: calories
152; total fat
3 g; saturated fat
0.5 g; cholesterol
172 mg.
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit