Toast Skagen
Toast Skagen is a classic Swedish appetizer with petite shrimp, fresh mayo, plenty of dill, and a touch of horseradish and whitefish roe.
Ingredients
- ½ pound pre-cooked petite shrimp, thawed if frozen
- ¼ cup freshly prepared mayonnaise, see link in notes
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon creamed horseradish
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika, optional
- Sea salt, for seasoning
- 1-2 tablespoons unsalted European-style butter
- 4 slices Swedish Rye Bread, or other firm slicing bread
- Small jar whitefish roe, or other roe or caviar
- Fresh dill sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the thawed shrimp dry and place in a bowl large enough for mixing.
- Prepare the mayonnaise (see notes below) or use purchased mayonnaise.
- Combine the mayo, dill, horseradish, lemon juice, and smoked paprika (if using) until smooth. Season with sea salt.
- Add the dressing to the shrimp and gently toss to combine. Cover and chill until ready to use.
- Melt the butter in a large, heavy skillet or saute pan. Add the bread slices and cook on both sides until golden brown.
- Cut the toast into triangles and arrange on a serving platter. Top with some of the shrimp salad, a dollop of the roe and a sprig of fresh dill. Serve immediately.
Notes
Notes:
- Fresh mayonnaise recipe found here. Follow the basic mayo instructions by scrolling down past the ribs :)
- Use pre-cooked baby shrimp for ease of preparation. Otherwise, cook larger shrimp their shells, peel and chop into smaller pieces.
- Swedish Rye recipe found here.
Spirits Pairing:
- "Snaps" or Aquavit is a traditional midsummer drink, and my very favorite brand is Norden, proudly produced in Michigan! More about Norden here.
Servings: 2 appetizer servings