Scandinavian toast with egg and shrimp
2 servings
30 minutes
Scandinavian toast with egg and shrimp is a refined yet simple dish that reflects the spirit of northern countries. The recipe is based on rye bread, crispy and aromatic, which pairs perfectly with the delicate egg mixture and juicy shrimp. This combination offers a rich flavor where the softness of the eggs balances the light saltiness of the seafood. Dill adds fresh herbal notes, while paprika and pepper provide a hint of spice. This dish is perfect for breakfast or a light snack, filling the day with a sense of comfort and simplicity from northern cuisine. The tradition of combining seafood with bread and eggs has deep roots in Scandinavian gastronomy, where natural flavors and minimalism in preparation are valued. This toast is a true embodiment of Scandinavian cuisine, where simplicity transforms into sophistication.
1
Prepare all the ingredients.
2
Boil the eggs hard, then rinse with cold water.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
3
Clean the shrimp from their shells, you can leave the tails for beauty. Make a cut on their backs and remove the intestine.
- Shrimps: 4 pieces
4
Add shrimp to boiling salted water and cook for just a couple of minutes, then transfer to cold water to stop the cooking.
- Shrimps: 4 pieces
5
Slice the rye bread into portioned pieces.
- Rye bread: 2 pieces
6
Dry the bread in a pan without oil or in a toaster.
- Rye bread: 2 pieces
7
Peel and chop the eggs finely.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
8
Chop the dill finely.
- Dill: 10 g
9
Add mayonnaise, dill, paprika, pepper, and salt to the eggs and mix well.
- Dill: 10 g
- Paprika: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Salt: to taste
- Mayonnaise: 30 g
10
Spread the egg mixture on the bread, place the shrimp on top, and serve for breakfast.
- Rye bread: 2 pieces
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Shrimps: 4 pieces