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Smørrebrød with Shrimp and Egg

Prep20 minCook10 minTotal30 minDifficultyEasy
Smørrebrød with Shrimp and Egg

Ingredients

4 servings

Contains: Gluten, Milk, Egg, Crustaceans, Mustard

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Buttered Danish rye bread piled high with dill mayonnaise shrimp, cucumber, and sliced egg. An open-faced classic from Copenhagen.

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Method

  1. 1
    • egg 4

    Boil and slice the eggs — Boil the eggs for 9 minutes, then cool in cold water, peel, and slice into rounds.

  2. 2
    • cooked peeled shrimp 200 g
    • mayonnaise 4 tbsp
    • lemon 1
    • fresh dill 4

    Dress the shrimp — Mix the mayonnaise with the lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped dill. Toss the cooked shrimp gently through the mayonnaise mixture.

  3. 3
    • rye bread 4
    • butter 4 tbsp

    Butter the rye bread — Spread each slice of rye bread generously with softened butter, right to the edges.

  4. 4
    • rye bread 4
    • egg 4
    • cooked peeled shrimp 200 g
    • cucumber 40 g

    Layer the toppings — Layer the cucumber slices over the buttered bread, then pile the shrimp mixture on top. Arrange the egg slices alongside.

  5. 5
    • fresh dill 4
    • salt to taste
    • black pepper to taste

    Garnish and serve — Season with salt and black pepper and garnish each open sandwich with a sprig of dill. Serve immediately.

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