
Salads & starters
Skagenröra
A Swedish salad of Nordic shrimp in a lemony mayonnaise sauce flavoured with dill, often served open-faced on buttered rye bread. It is a staple of summer meals and festive tables, especially at Midsummer.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Drain the shrimp well and pat them dry with kitchen paper to remove excess water.
- Finely chop the shallots and capers.
- In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, crème fraîche, mustard, lemon zest and juice.
- Add the dill, shallots and capers, then season with salt and pepper.
- Gently fold the shrimp into the sauce without crushing them.
- Leave to rest in the fridge for 30 minutes, then serve on slices of buttered rye bread.
Variations and tips
Light version. Replace the mayonnaise with Greek yoghurt and add a little mustard to keep the flavour.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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