European
Sweden - Starters
Skagenröra på Rågbröd
Chef's Menu Description
Creamy Swedish prawn, dill, and mayonnaise salad served on dark seeded rye bread. Coldwater Arctic prawns tossed with mayonnaise, crème fraîche, fresh dill, lemon juice, and a hint of fresh horseradish.
Ingredients
- • 350g sweet coldwater Arctic prawns (handskalade räkor), peeled and patted dry
- • 3 tbsp good quality mayonnaise
- • 2 tbsp crème fraîche or gräddfil
- • 3 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- • 1 tsp fresh grated horseradish
- • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- • Salt and white pepper to taste
- • 4 slices dark seeded Danish rye bread (rågbröd), buttered
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Coarsely chop half the prawns, keeping the other half whole for luxurious texture. Pat thoroughly dry with paper towels to prevent watery salad.
2
Phase 2
In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, crème fraîche, chopped dill, grated horseradish, lemon juice, salt, and white pepper.
3
Phase 3
Gently fold prawns into dressing until evenly coated. Chill for 15 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Heap generous mounds of Skagenröra onto buttered dark rye bread slices. Garnish with a dill sprig and lemon slice.