Laxpudding

Laxpudding

Laxpudding (LAHKS-poo-ding)

Salmon Pudding

Prep Time 20 min
📈 Difficulty Easy
👥 Servings
6
🔥 Calories 406 kcal

A comforting baked gratin of layered potatoes, cured salmon, onions, and dill, bound with an egg-cream custard and baked golden.

Nutrition & Info

390 kcal per serving
Protein 24.0g
Carbs 28.0g
Fat 22.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ fish ⚠ dairy ⚠ eggs ⚠ gluten

Equipment Needed

gratin dish mandoline oven

Presentation Guide

Vessel: ceramic gratin dish

Garnishes: fresh dill, sour cream

Accompaniments: green salad, crispbread

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Butter a gratin dish generously.

  2. 2

    Layer potatoes, salmon, onion, and dill in the dish, starting and ending with potatoes.

  3. 3

    Whisk together eggs, cream, milk, salt, and white pepper.

  4. 4

    Pour the custard over the layers, ensuring it seeps down.

  5. 5

    Dot the top with butter.

  6. 6

    Bake 50-60 min until golden on top and potatoes are tender. Rest 10 min before serving.

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Did You Know?

Laxpudding is the perfect way to use leftover gravlax — Swedes never waste their precious cured salmon.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • gratin dish
  • mandoline
  • oven

Garnishing

fresh dill, sour cream

Accompaniments

green salad, crispbread

The Story Behind Laxpudding

Laxpudding combines two Swedish staples — potatoes and cured salmon — into a satisfying one-dish meal. It embodies the Swedish approach of creating elegant dishes from everyday ingredients, using the gratin technique to transform leftovers into something special.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch or dinner 📜 Origins: 19th century

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