Toast Skagen

Name: Toast Skagen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Swedish
Ingredients: 4 thick slices white bread; 400g hand-peeled shrimp; 3 tbsp crème fraîche; 2 tbsp mayonnaise; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 50g whitefish roe (löjrom or similar); Butter for toast; Salt and white pepper

Toast Skagen (TOHST SKAH-gen)

Shrimp Toast Skagen

⏱ Prep Time 15 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 350 kcal

A luxurious open-faced toast piled high with creamy hand-peeled shrimp, crème fraîche, dill, and a crown of whitefish roe.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 18.0g

Carbs 20.0g

Fat 22.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ shellfish ⚠ gluten ⚠ dairy ⚠ eggs

Equipment Needed

mixing bowl toaster sharp knife

Presentation Guide

Vessel: white plate

Garnishes: whitefish roe, fresh dill, lemon wedge

Accompaniments: dry white wine

Ingredients

4 thick slices white bread
400g hand-peeled shrimp
3 tbsp crème fraîche
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice
50g whitefish roe (löjrom or similar)
Butter for toast
Salt and white pepper

Instructions

1
Toast bread slices until golden and butter generously while warm.
2
Gently fold shrimp with crème fraîche, mayonnaise, mustard, dill, and lemon juice. Season.
3
Pile the shrimp mixture generously on each toast.
4
Top each with a spoonful of whitefish roe and a sprig of dill.
5
Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

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Did You Know?

Toast Skagen was created by chef Tore Wretman at the iconic Operakällaren restaurant in Stockholm and named after the northernmost tip of Denmark.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

mixing bowl
toaster
sharp knife

Garnishing

whitefish roe, fresh dill, lemon wedge

Accompaniments

dry white wine

The Story Behind Toast Skagen

Created by legendary Swedish chef Tore Wretman in the 1950s at Operakällaren in Stockholm, Toast Skagen became an instant classic of Swedish fine dining. The dish perfectly captures the Scandinavian reverence for premium shrimp, and remains a must-order appetizer across Sweden.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed appetizer or lunch 📜 Origins: 1950s

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