Cold Shrimp in Dill Cream Sauce
4 Servings
1lemon, zest removed with a vegetable peeler, halved, divided
1cup white wine vinegar or unseasoned rice vinegar
3Tbsp. sugar
3Tbsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 Tbsp. plus 1½ tsp. Morton kosher salt, plus more
1¼lb. jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined
2celery stalks, chopped
¾cup heavy cream
3Tbsp. finely chopped dill, plus more for serving
1head of Boston, Bibb, or Little Gem lettuce, leaves separated
Preparation
Step 1
Combine lemon zest, vinegar, sugar, 3 Tbsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 Tbsp. plus 1½ tsp. Morton kosher salt, and 6 cups water in a large pot; squeeze in juice from a lemon half. Bring to a rolling boil. Remove pot from heat and add shrimp. Let sit until opaque throughout (slice a shrimp in half to check), about 3 minutes.
Step 2
Using a slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to a plate (leave lemon zest behind in pot and discard). Chill in freezer until cool, about 10 minutes.
Step 3
Combine shrimp, celery, cream, and 3 Tbsp. dill in a large bowl; squeeze in juice from remaining lemon half and toss to combine. Season with salt.
Step 4
Arrange lettuce on a platter and spoon shrimp mixture over; top with more dill.
