TOAST SKAGEN FROM SMORGASBORD
Classic Toast with Shrimp and Roe ||| Text excerpted from SMORGASBORD © 2017 by Johanna Kindvall ||| Despite the fact that it's named after a Danish fishing port, Toast Skagen is a classic Swedish appetizer. It was invented in the 1950s by Tore Wretman, founder of the Gastronomic Academy in Sweden, while he was on a sailing trip to Skagen, Denmark's northernmost town. When his sailboat suddenly lost wind, Wretman cheered up his crew by whisking together some mayonnaise, hand- peeled shrimp, and fresh dill, then piled it on butter- fried bread and topped it with golden whitefish caviar. This version has the addition of horseradish, which I think goes really well with shrimp. For this recipe, I suggest using extra- small precooked shrimp, but you can also substitute raw shrimp- just be sure to cook them in salted water for a few minutes until cooked through and let them cool completely before adding them to the rest of the ingredients.
Provided by Food.com
Categories Swedish
Time 20m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut the shrimp into smaller pieces.
- In a medium-size bowl, mix together the dill, lemon juice, relish, and mayonnaise. Add the shrimp and gently mix together. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter, then fry the bread slices until they are a nice color on both sides. You can also toast the slices in a toaster and butter each of them.
- Arrange each toast on individual small plates. Divide the shrimp salad equally and spread it evenly on each toast. Top with the roe and garnish with a few sprigs of dill. Serve immediately.
- Recipe courtesy of SMORGASBORD by Johanna Kindvall.
- Get the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Smorgasbord-Swedish-Breads-Savory-Treats/dp/0399579095/.
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Monir Jjaman
[email protected]I really enjoyed this dish. The shrimp mixture was creamy and flavorful and the bread was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
Joaquin Capote
[email protected]This was a bit too fishy for my taste. I think I'll try a different shrimp recipe next time.
Maja Perisic
[email protected]I've been making this dish for years and it's always a family favorite. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.
Chacha Nader
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy appetizer. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to serve.
Kurstas Gaming
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my shrimp mixture turned out really watery. I think I might have added too much mayonnaise.
joshua nwokpoku
[email protected]This is the perfect appetizer for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a hit with my guests.
Indrid ZERO
[email protected]I would have liked the shrimp mixture to be a bit more flavorful, but overall this was a good dish.
BD Shafi
[email protected]This is a really elegant and delicious dish. I served it at a dinner party and everyone raved about it.
Hamsalim Adis
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The shrimp mixture was creamy and flavorful and the bread was crispy and golden brown.
Akua Linda
[email protected]This was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add some extra lemon juice and maybe some chopped dill next time.
Mughal Fasi
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The shrimp mixture was light and flavorful and the bread was perfectly crispy.
Ak Vakto
[email protected]This is my go-to appetizer for any party or gathering. It's always a hit and it's so easy to make.
Kabelo Survivor
[email protected]Not bad, but I think I'll add some chopped red onion next time for a bit of extra flavor.
Michelle Intinarelli
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp mixture is so flavorful and the bread is the perfect crispy base.
Mary Beth Steele
[email protected]This was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it.
Raegan Smith
[email protected]Absolutely delicious! The combination of the creamy shrimp mixture, the crispy bread, and the tangy lemon is just perfect. I will definitely be making this again.