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Nutritional Values
450kcal
28gProtein
34gCarbs
20gFat
3gFibre
300 gServing
* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
🦐 Shellfish
Räksmörgås
How to order / say it
Say it
Räksmörgås — [REHK-smur-gohs]
Order
I'd like the räksmörgås, please.
Locally
Jag skulle vilja ha räksmörgås, tack.
Say locally
An open-faced sandwich with shrimp and mayonnaise.
Why try it?
This popular sandwich is a perfect example of Swedish simplicity and elegance, often enjoyed during celebrations and in cafés.
How it tastes
A refreshing, creamy, and slightly tangy flavor with tender shrimp, crisp lettuce, and hearty bread, topped with lemon.
Origin & History — first documented: 1920
Originating in the early 1900s, the räksmörgås became widely popular as a light yet luxurious meal option in Stockholm.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🦐 200 g shrimp
- 🥣 50 g mayonnaise
- 🥕 50 g lettuce
- 🥚 1 sliced boiled egg
- 🍋 1 wedge lemon
- 🌾 2 slices rye bread
Method
- 1 Peel and devein the shrimp.
- 2 Spread mayonnaise on slices of rye bread.
- 3 Arrange lettuce, shrimp, and egg slices on top.
- 4 Serve with a lemon wedge on the side.
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