Toast Skagen
An elegant and classic Swedish appetizer featuring creamy shrimp salad piled high on toasted bread, often garnished with roe and fresh dill.
🧂 Ingredients
- 400 g Shrimp
- 100 g Mayonnaise
- 50 g Crème fraîche
- 1/2 bunch Fresh dill
- 1/2 Lemon
- 8 Toast rounds
- 2 tbsp Butter
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 50 g Löjrom (Bleak roe)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Prepare the shrimp mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, mayonnaise, and crème fraîche. Stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing, which can make the shrimp mushy.
⏱️ 5 minutes - 2
Add flavorings: Stir in the finely chopped fresh dill and the juice of half a lemon. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Mix gently. Cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 5 minutes - 3
Toast the bread: While the shrimp mixture chills, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat (around 180°C / 350°F). Once the butter is shimmering and lightly browned, add the toast rounds. Toast for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crisp.
⏱️ 5 minutes - 4
Assemble the Toast Skagen: Place the warm, toasted bread rounds on serving plates. Generously spoon the chilled shrimp mixture onto each toast. Garnish with a dollop of löjrom (if using) and a sprig of fresh dill.
⏱️ 2 minutes
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Toast Skagen was created by Tore Wretman in the 1950s.
- ✓The addition of löjrom (bleak roe) is considered essential for an authentic and luxurious Toast Skagen.
- ✓Serve immediately after assembly for the best texture and temperature contrast.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Substitute shrimp with cooked crayfish tails or lobster meat for a different seafood flavor.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the shrimp mixture for a subtle kick.