Best 2 Smorgasbord Recipes

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**Discover the Delights of a Smorgasbord: A Culinary Journey Through Diverse Recipes**

Embark on a culinary adventure with our comprehensive guide to smorgasbord recipes, a delightful tradition that brings together a captivating array of flavors and textures. From classic Swedish meatballs and creamy potato salad to the tangy pickled herring and sweet Janssons frestelse, our collection offers a symphony of tastes that cater to every palate. Indulge in the savory goodness of Swedish pancakes accompanied by lingonberry jam, or savor the delicate flavors of gravad lax, artfully cured salmon infused with dill and spices. This smorgasbord experience is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a celebration of culinary heritage. Prepare to be enchanted as you explore the diverse recipes within, each representing a unique aspect of this cherished tradition.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SMORGASBORD OR SMORREBROD (DENMARK)



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Smorrebrod are open-faced sandwiches, made with just about any ingredients and usually eaten with a knife and fork. This is more a list of sandwich options rather than one specific recipe so ingredient amounts are an estimate. Use any of these combination suggestions or create your own with the ingredients you have on hand. Set out a smorgasbord buffet and let your family or guests make their own sandwiches! Posted for ZWT-6; from the Usborne Children's World Cookbook Gramma gave my son when he first started learning to cook.

Provided by Tinkerbell

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 6 sandwiches, 3-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 head lettuce, leaves washed and dried
1 loaf bread (dark rye preferred)
3 ounces butter, softened for spreading (or margarine)
6 ounces cooked shrimp (or small prawns)
2 small tomatoes, sliced thinly
1 small red onion, sliced into thin rings
6 ounces salami, thinly sliced
2 ounces blue cheese, sliced
2 ounces havarti cheese, sliced
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
3 ounces smoked salmon, thinly sliced
3 ounces gravlax, sliced
2 ounces pickled herring
black pepper, to taste
1 lemon, sliced thinly (garnish)
2 gherkins (garnish)
dill, to taste (garnish)
2 tablespoons garden cress (or baby mustard cress, garnish)

Steps:

  • Butter each slice of bread you want to use then proceed with ingredients for any one of the options below:.
  • Salami and tomato - cover the bread with slices of salami. Add slices of tomato and some onion rings.
  • Prawns and lemon - put a lettuce leaf onto the bread. Spoon prawns on top and add some black pepper and a twisted slice of lemon.
  • Blue cheese and lettuce - cover the bread with lettuce and thin slices of blue cheese. Sprinkle cress on top.
  • Cheese and tomato - lay thin slices of Havarti cheese on the bread. Then, lay a row of sliced tomato along the middle. Add a gherkin garnish.
  • Smoked salmon and egg - cover the bread with slices of hard-boiled egg and smoked salmon. Sprinkle it with chopped dill.
  • Lettuce, egg and herring - lay slices of hard-boiled egg and fillet of pickled herring on the bread. Sprinkle it with cress.
  • Garnishes:.
  • Cut a slice of lemon in half. Make a cut in the middle of each half, then twist the ends so that the slice stands up.
  • Make thin cuts along the length of a gherkin, cutting almost to the end. Then, spread the slices out like a fan.

TOAST SKAGEN FROM SMORGASBORD



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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

1/2 lb shrimp, extra-small, precooked, cooled and peeled
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons horseradish relish (page 145)
3 tablespoons mayonnaise (page 146)
salt and fresh ground white pepper, for seasoning
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
4 small slice whole wheat bread or 4 small similar type bread
4 teaspoons whitefish eggs, roe or similar type of roe
1 sprig dill, for garnish

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/.

Tips:

  • Plan ahead: Smörgåsbord is a feast, so it's important to plan ahead and make sure you have all the necessary ingredients and equipment.
  • Choose a variety of dishes: The key to a successful smörgåsbord is variety. Aim to have a mix of hot and cold dishes, sweet and savory dishes, and dishes from different cultures.
  • Make it easy to serve: Smörgåsbord is typically served buffet-style, so make sure your dishes are easy to serve and eat. Avoid dishes that are too messy or difficult to eat with one hand.
  • Don't forget the drinks: Smörgåsbord is a social occasion, so make sure you have plenty of drinks on hand. Offer a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including water, juice, and coffee.
  • Have fun: Smörgåsbord is a celebration, so relax and enjoy yourself! Encourage your guests to try new things and have fun.

Conclusion:

Smörgåsbord is a delicious and festive way to celebrate any occasion. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily create a smörgåsbord that will impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a unique and memorable way to entertain, give smörgåsbord a try!

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