Toast Skagen
Toast Skagen is an elegant Swedish classic featuring a creamy shrimp salad piled high on crispy fried toast, garnished with dill and a squeeze of lemon. It is a staple of Swedish fine dining and festive occasions, named after the famous Danish fishing harbor.
Creamy shrimp salad on crispy fried toast topped with fresh dill and caviar.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
Topping
Toast
Instructions
Prepare the Shrimp Mixture
Pat the cooked shrimp dry with paper towels. Combine creme fraiche, mayonnaise, and most of the fresh dill in a mixing bowl. Season generously with salt, white pepper, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Fold in the shrimp gently and refrigerate while you prepare the toast.
Fry the Toast
Melt butter in a large frying pan over medium high heat until foaming. Add the bread slices and fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side until deeply golden and crispy. The bread should be crunchy on the outside while remaining slightly soft inside. Drain on paper towels.
Assemble the Dish
Place a slice of fried toast on each plate. Spoon a generous mound of the shrimp mixture on top of each toast, building it up into a tall and appealing pile. The shrimp mixture should be cold against the warm crispy toast.
Garnish and Serve
Garnish each toast with a small sprig of fresh dill, a wedge of lemon, and optionally a small spoonful of bleak roe or caviar on top. Serve immediately as a starter or as part of a Swedish smorgasbord.
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