Toast Skagen

Name: Toast Skagen
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Nordic
Ingredients: 500g (1 lb) fresh, high-quality small shrimp, peeled and cooked; 120ml (1/2 cup) high-quality mayonnaise; 2 tbsp crème fraîche or sour cream; 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 4 thick slices of brioche or white bread; 2 tbsp butter (for frying); Whitefish roe (löjrom) for garnish

Buttery toast piled with plump shrimp in dill mayo and topped with bleak roe — Sweden's beloved retro appetizer that still feels indulgently special.

20 minutes

Serves 3

Appetizer

Contains common allergens

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Instructions

6 steps

1
Ensure the shrimp are completely dry. If they are large, roughly chop them, but leave them whole if they are small cold-water shrimp.

2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, crème fraîche, chopped dill, and lemon juice until smooth.
3
Gently fold the shrimp into the mayonnaise mixture until evenly coated. Season with salt and white pepper to taste. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to let flavors meld.
4
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the bread slices until golden brown and crispy on both sides (about 2 minutes per side).
5
Cut off the crusts if desired, and pile the shrimp salad generously onto the warm toast.
6
Garnish with a spoonful of whitefish roe, an extra sprig of dill, and a lemon wedge. Serve immediately while the toast is warm and crispy.

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