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Scandinavian Skagen Toast with Shrimp on Rye

Name: Scandinavian Skagen Toast with Shrimp on Rye
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 400g cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/3 cup mayonnaise, full-fat for best flavor; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons dill, chopped; Lemon wedges, for serving; Fish roe, optional; 4 slices rye bread, toasted

This open-faced sandwich combines creamy shrimp salad with crisp rye bread, perfect for brunch or a delightful starter.

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·By Ethan Brooks·September 20, 2025

Scandinavian Skagen Toast with Shrimp on Rye — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Shrimp Salad

For the Garnish

For the Bread

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 333 kcal
Protein: 24 g
Carbs: 17.4 g
Fat: 19.7 g
Fiber: 2.3 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1330 kcal
Protein: 96 g
Carbs: 69.7 g
Fat: 78.7 g
Fiber: 9.3 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
400g cooked shrimp peeled and deveined	320	80	0	2	0
1/3 cup mayonnaise full-fat for best flavor	600	1	0	67	0
2 tablespoons sour cream	60	1	1	6	0
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard	5	0.3	0.3	0.3	0
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice	4	0.1	1.2	0	0.1
Salt and pepper to taste	2	0.1	0.4	0.1	0.1
2 tablespoons dill chopped	9	0.6	1.5	0.1	1
Lemon wedges for serving	4	0.1	1.2	0	0.1
Fish roe optional	6	0.9	0.1	0.2	0
4 slices rye bread toasted	320	12	64	3	8

These nutrition estimates are approximate and not intended for dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Shrimp Salad

1
Make the dressing
In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Mix well until smooth.
2
Add shrimp
Add the shrimp and toss gently until evenly coated.
Tip: Do not over-mix the shrimp salad to maintain a chunky texture.
3
Season
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Tip: Chill the shrimp salad for 10 minutes to enhance the flavors.

How to Make Scandinavian Skagen Toast with Shrimp on Rye

Total time: 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Toast the bread
Toast the rye bread slices until golden brown and crisp.
2
Assemble the toast
Spoon the shrimp salad generously over each slice of rye bread.
3
Garnish
Top the shrimp salad with fresh dill and, optionally, a small spoonful of fish roe.