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Nutritional Values
550kcal
16gProtein
30gCarbs
38gFat
2gFibre
200 gServing
* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🦐 Shellfish
🥛 Dairy
Toast Skagen
How to order / say it
Say it
Toast Skagen — [Tawst SKAY-ghen]
Order
I'd like Toast Skagen, please.
Locally
Jag skulle vilja ha Toast Skagen, tack.
Say locally
A classic Swedish appetizer of shrimp salad on toast.
Why try it?
Toast Skagen is a sophisticated and refreshing dish that exemplifies the love for seafood in Stockholm, often enjoyed as a starter in upscale restaurants.
How it tastes
This dish combines sweet, succulent shrimp with a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing and a touch of lemon on crispy, buttery toast. It's both fresh and indulgent.
Origin & History — first documented: 1950
Created in the mid-20th century, Toast Skagen was named after the Skagen fishing port and quickly became a popular Swedish appetizer, celebrated for its simple yet elegant flavor profile.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🦐 200 g shrimp
- 🥣 100 g mayonnaise
- 🌾 4 slices white bread
- 🥛 50 g butter
- 🍋 1 lemon
- 🌿 2 tbsp dill
- 🐟 50 g fish roe
Method
- 1 Toast the bread slices in butter until golden brown.
- 2 Mix shrimp, mayonnaise, a squeeze of lemon, and dill in a bowl.
- 3 Spread the shrimp mixture onto toasted bread slices.
- 4 Top with fish roe and a sprig of dill before serving.
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