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Toast Skagen

Cultural Context

Originating from the coastal town of Skagen in Denmark, Toast Skagen is a beloved Swedish dish that highlights the region's fresh seafood. Traditionally served as a starter, it showcases the simple yet flavorful combination of shrimp, creamy sauces, and herbs. Today, it is enjoyed in various forms across Sweden and beyond, often featured at festive gatherings and summer parties.

SwedishSEappetizer
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
8 oz prawns
4 slices sourdough bread
1/2 cup red onion
2 tablespoons dill
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup mayonnaise

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

shrimp

🥗Healthier: crab meat

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still provides a seafood flavor.

1

Peel the prawns by hand or use pre-peeled prawns to save time.

2

Cut the crusts off the sourdough bread and use a cutter to make small circles from the bread.

3

Toast the bread in butter until crispy and golden brown.

4

Finely chop about 2 tablespoons of red onion.

5

Chop about 1 big tablespoon of dill finely.

6

In a mixing bowl, combine the prawns, red onion, mayonnaise (about 2 big tablespoons), and dill.

7

Mix the ingredients until well combined, ensuring the mixture is not too runny.

8

Spoon a generous amount of the shrimp mixture onto each piece of toasted bread.

9

Decorate with additional dill and lemon slices for garnish.

10

Optionally, sprinkle some finely chopped onion or scallions on top for decoration.

Cooking Techniques

mixingtoasting

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlknifecutting boardtoaster

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

shellfishdairygluten

Also Known As

SkagenröraSkagen toast

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