Nordic•gourmet
Traditional Toast Skagen (Swedish Shrimp Toasts)
An easy and elegant Swedish appetizer...crispy, buttery toast topped with creamy shrimp salad and caviar. A perfect way to begin a memorable evening!
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 16 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 recipe Skagenröra (Swedish Shrimp Salad)
- 8-10 slices White sandwich bread (crusts removed and each slice cut into 2 triangles)
- Butter for spreading
- Caviar (for serving (optional))
- Caper Relish (for serving, recipe below (optional))
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
- 3 tablespoons capers (rinsed and drained)
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Make the optional Caper Relish if desired: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
- 2
Butter both sides of each triangle of bread. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add half of the bread triangles and toast on both sides until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside. Repeat with remaining bread triangles.
- 3
Transfer the bread triangles to a serving platter. Top each with a spoonful of skagenröra and a small dollop of caviar or caper relish. Garnish with dill sprigs. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.