Cold Shrimp in Dill Cream Sauce

This is a fantastic make-ahead recipe, ideal for a picnic or tomorrow’s lazy lunch. The key to perfect shrimp is steeping them in hot water, rather than boiling them, which ensures that they’re tender and juicy every time. And while this dill-cream sauce—inspired by my mom’s Seattle Junior League cookbook—is a sure winner, these sprightly shrimp will shine no matter how you want to dress them up. —Ned Baldwin, Houseman, NYC 

This recipe is part of Short Is Sweet, our collection of summer dishes that deliver a whole lot of deliciousness in 30 minutes or less.