Toast Skagen (Swedish Shrimp Salad Toast)

Ingredients

• 1 1b cooked shrimp, without shells
• 1/2 lb crayfish tails ((can use more shrimp instead))
• 1 tbsp chopped dill
• 2 tbsp chopped chives
• 1/2 lemon
• 6 tbsp sour cream ((or crème fraîche))
• 5 tbsp mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp red fish roe ((optional))
• 6 slices white bread
• 2 tbsp butter
• red fish roe
• lemon
• fresh dill

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Skagenröra ---

2. 2

   Rinse the shrimp and crayfish tails and pat dry with a paper towel.

3. 3

   Chop about half of the shrimp and crayfish tails into smaller bits. Set aside a handful of shrimp for garnish, if you wish.

4. 4

   Chop the dill and chives and mix together with the shrimp and crayfish in a large bowl. Add the zest of about half a lemon to the mixture.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, and about a tablespoon of lemon juice. Set aside the other half of the lemon for garnish.

6. 6

   Stir the dressing into the shrimp mixture. Add the fish roe and stir well.

7. 7

   --- Toast ---

8. 8

   Butter six slices of white bread (more if using sliced baguette) generously on both sides.

9. 9

   Fry in a frying pan on medium heat until both sides are golden.

10. 10

    --- Assembly ---

11. 11

    Scoop a generous portion of skagenröra onto each toast slice. Garnish with shrimp, a teaspoon of fish roe, a small slice of lemon, and fresh dill.