Marinated Shrimp in Lemon-Dill Sauce

• large shrimp, unpeeled↗2 lbs

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• ice water, with2 quarts

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• kosher salt, dissolved in it↗2 tablespoons

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• mayonnaise↗1 1⁄2 cups

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• low-fat sour cream or 1/2 cup drained nonfat yogurt↗1⁄2 cup

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• fresh lemon juice↗1⁄3 cup

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• sugar, less to taste (start with 1-2 Tbsp, and adjust to taste)↗1⁄4 cup

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• salt, to taste↗1⁄2 teaspoon

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• fresh ground black pepper, plus additional to taste↗1⁄2 teaspoon

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• large red onions or 1 large other sweet onion, thinly sliced↗1

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• chopped fresh dill, more to taste (0.1 oz)1⁄3 cup

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Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Rinse shrimp well, soak in cold salted water for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Transfer salted water to a large saucepan, and bring to a full rolling boil over high heat.

3. 3

   Add shrimp, and cook for only 4-5 minutes, just until pink and firm.

4. 4

   Drain immediately, and cool under cold running water.

5. 5

   Peel and devein when cool enough to handle, and refrigerate until needed.

6. 6

   In a medium bowl, whisk together all remaining ingredients until well combined.

7. 7

   Taste, and adjust seasonings.

8. 8

   Stir in shrimp until well coated, and season to taste with salt and pepper.

9. 9

   Refrigerate overnight, stirring several times, and serve chilled with toothpicks.