Skagen Shrimp Toast - Scandinavian entree
By Preben
Hand-peeled shrimp folded into mayonnaise and crème fraîche with red onion, dill and lemon, chilled briefly and spooned onto toasted or butter-fried bread.
- Servings: 4
- Prep time: 20 min
- Cook time: 5 min
- Total time: 25 min
Ingredients
- 300 g peeled shrimp (preferably hand-peeled)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup crème fraîche
- 1/2 red onion (finely chopped)
- 1–2 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp grated lemon zest (optional but adds luxury)
- Salt & black pepper
- Fish roe (optional, for topping)
- Classic: Toasted white bread
- Rustic: Sourdough bread Country-style bread
- Swedish twist: Butter-fried rye bread (slightly sweet – very good!)
- Upscale: Butter-fried sourdough bread
Instructions
- Roughly chop the shrimp (leave a few whole for garnish). In a bowl, mix mayonnaise and crème fraîche. Add red onion, dill, lemon juice, and zest. Gently fold in the shrimp. Season with salt and pepper. Let it rest in the fridge for 15–30 minutes for best flavor
- Serving: Spoon the mixture onto bread Garnish with dill, lemon wedges, and optionally roe
- Tips: Serve with a glass of white wine or sparkling wine Add freshly grated horseradish for extra flavor A bit of finely chopped apple adds freshness