Scandinavian Skagen Toast with Shrimp on Rye

A Classic Nordic Seafood Appetizer

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

30 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

For the Shrimp Salad

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

For the Garnish

2 tablespoons dill

chopped

Lemon wedges

for serving

Fish roe

optional

For the Bread

4 slices rye bread

toasted

Preparation

Preparing the Shrimp Salad

Make the dressing

In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Mix well until smooth.

Add shrimp

Add the shrimp and toss gently until evenly coated.

Do not over-mix the shrimp salad to maintain a chunky texture.

Season

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Chill the shrimp salad for 10 minutes to enhance the flavors.

Cooking Process

Toast the bread

Toast the rye bread slices until golden brown and crisp.

Use medium-high heat for 5 minutes.

Assemble the toast

Spoon the shrimp salad generously over each slice of rye bread.

Allow 5 minutes for assembling and garnishing.

Garnish

Top the shrimp salad with fresh dill and, optionally, a small spoonful of fish roe.

Plating & Serving