Räksmörgås: Classic Swedish open-faced shrimp sandwich with creamy dressing, crisp cucumbers, and zesty lemon.
Ingredients:
- Sliced bread (Swedish rye bread or white bread)
- Butter
- Peeled shrimp (cooked and chilled)
- Mayonnaise
- Lemon wedges
- Fresh dill
- Cucumber slices
- Lettuce leaves
- Hard-boiled eggs (sliced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Begin by spreading a generous amount of butter on each slice of bread. You can use Swedish rye bread or white bread, depending on your preference.
- Arrange lettuce leaves on top of the buttered bread to form the base of your sandwich.
- Next, place a layer of chilled peeled shrimp on top of the lettuce leaves. You can use pre-cooked and peeled shrimp for convenience.
- Drizzle some mayonnaise over the shrimp to add a creamy texture and flavor to the sandwich.
- Place a few slices of cucumber on top of the shrimp and mayonnaise layer. The cucumber adds a refreshing crunch to the sandwich.
- Add a few slices of hard-boiled eggs on top of the cucumber. This is a traditional ingredient in Räksmörgås and provides additional texture and taste.
- Season the sandwich with a sprinkle of salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish your Räksmörgås with fresh dill sprigs for a touch of herbal flavor and a pop of color.
- Serve the Räksmörgås with lemon wedges on the side. The lemon can be squeezed over the sandwich just before eating, enhancing the flavors.
- You can serve the Räksmörgås as an open-faced sandwich, or you can add another slice of bread on top to make it a closed sandwich.
Enjoy your delicious and authentic Swedish Räksmörgås! It’s a perfect choice for a light lunch, a brunch gathering, or as a part of a Swedish-themed meal.
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