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Danish Shrimp Cocktail

Cultural Context

Originating from Denmark, the Danish Shrimp Cocktail is a beloved dish often served at festive gatherings and holidays. Traditionally, it showcases the country's fresh seafood and is a staple in Danish cuisine. The dish has gained popularity beyond Denmark, with variations appearing in many seafood restaurants around the world, often adapted to local tastes.

DanishDKappetizer
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
shrimp
215 grams mayo
50 grams hot and sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons minced red onions
wasabi
1 slice lemon
lettuce
1 tomato slice
dill

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

shrimp

🥗Healthier: crab meat

💰Cheaper: surimi

Crab meat offers a similar flavor with lower cost options available.

1

Cook homemade bread with 3 tablespoons of oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and heated milk at 40 degrees.

2

Mix dried yeast into flour, combine with liquid, and knead until not sticky.

3

Let the dough rest for 30 minutes, then shape into baguettes and let rest again for 25 minutes.

4

Brush baguettes with beaten egg and sprinkle with Himalayan salt and sesame seeds before baking at 210 degrees for 13 minutes.

5

Prepare the dressing by finely chopping red onion and combining it with mayo, hot and sweet chili sauce, paprika, salt, and wasabi.

6

Chill the dressing in the fridge until needed.

7

Assemble the shrimp cocktail by placing lettuce in a glass, topping with shrimp, dressing, a tomato slice, a lemon slice, and dill.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixingchilling

Equipment Needed

ovenmixing bowlglass

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

shellfisheggfish

Also Known As

Reje CocktailSkaldyr Cocktail

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