Swedish Shrimp Salad | Skagenröra
- Appetizers & Snacks, Breakfast & Brunch, Dips & Spreads & Sauces, Fingerfood, Salads, Sweden
Swedish Shrimp Salad is a creamy and flavorful Scandinavian classic that’s perfect for any occasion. Made with small shrimp, fresh dill, and a tangy dressing, this versatile dish works wonderfully as a light appetizer, a topping for crispbread, toasted bread, Pumpernickel, or even as a filling for baked potatoes. Easy to prepare and bursting with Nordic flavors, Skagenröra is a must-try for anyone who loves fresh and simple recipes!
Ingredients:
- 50 g mayonnaise
- 50 g creme fraiche
- 1 small white onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 300 g small frozen pre-cooked shrimps, thawed, drained, and patted dry
- lemon wedges for serving
Directions:
1. Prepare the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, creme fraiche, onion, mustard, and dill.
2. Add the shrimp and season: Gently fold in the shrimps and season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
4. Serve: Garnish with fresh dill and lemon wedges. Squeeze lemon over the salad just before serving.
Some Recipe Tips:
Thoroughly dry the shrimps: After thawing, ensure the shrimps are completely drained and patted dry to prevent excess moisture from diluting the dressing.
Add lemon at serving time: Squeezing lemon juice over the salad just before serving keeps the dressing creamy.
Swedish Shrimp Salad | Skagenröra
Course: Appetizers & VSnacks, Salads, Fingerfood, Breakfast & Brunch, Dips & Spreads & SaucesCuisine: SwedenDifficulty: Easy5
minutes30 minutes - 24
hoursSwedish Shrimp Salad is a creamy and flavorful Scandinavian classic that's perfect for any occasion. Made with small shrimp, fresh dill, and a tangy dressing, this versatile dish works wonderfully as a light appetizer, a topping for crispbread, toasted bread, Pumpernickel, or even as a filling for baked potatoes. Easy to prepare and bursting with Nordic flavors, Skagenröra is a must-try for anyone who loves fresh and simple recipes!
Ingredients
50 g mayonnaise
50 g creme fraiche
1 small white onion, finely chopped
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
300 g small frozen pre-cooked shrimps, thawed, drained, and patted dry
lemon wedges for serving
Directions
Prepare the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, creme fraiche, onion, mustard, and dill.
Add the shrimp and season: Gently fold in the shrimps and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
Serve: Garnish with fresh dill and lemon wedges. Squeeze lemon over the salad just before serving.
Notes
- Thoroughly dry the shrimps: After thawing, ensure the shrimps are completely drained and patted dry to prevent excess moisture from diluting the dressing.
- Add lemon at serving time: Squeezing lemon juice over the salad just before serving keeps the dressing creamy.
