Räksmörgås (Swedish Shrimp Sandwich)

  • Preparation - 15 minutes
  • Boiling eggs - 10 minutes
  • Servings: 2
  • Country: Sweden
A generously topped Swedish shrimp sandwich, Räksmörgås, with a mound of shrimp, eggs, dill, and a slice of lemon.

Räksmörgås is not just a snack, but often a main meal served in cafes and for lunch. The key to a true Räksmörgås is a tall 'mountain' of shrimp on top. The sandwich must be rich enough to require cutlery.

Traditionally, landgångsbröd (white toast bread) or polarbröd (soft, thin, round bread) is used. Vegetables and sauces should be minimal so as not to overpower the delicate taste of the shrimp.

Ingredients

I. Basic Ingredients

  • 300 g Shrimp, cooked and peeled (preferably in brine)
  • 2 slices Bread (large slices of white toast or Polarbröd)
  • 2 pcs Eggs, hard-boiled
  • 1 for spreading Butter, softened
  • 4 leaves Lettuce (iceberg or romaine)

II. For Ruåskröra (Shrimp Sauce)

  • 3 Tbsp Mayonnaise (preferably homemade)
  • 1 Tbsp Sour cream (or Crème fraîche)
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice
  • 1 to taste Salt and black pepper

III. Garnish

  • 2 slices Lemon
  • 1 sprigs Fresh dill

Instructions

Step 1: Base Preparation

Hard-boil the eggs, cool them, and peel. Slice them into discs or wedges.

If using frozen shrimp, thaw them and pat them thoroughly dry. If using shrimp in brine, drain them.

Step 2: Preparing the Kröra (Sauce)

In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped dill, and lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper.

You can add about 1/5 of the shrimp to this kröra to create a creamy base, but most of the shrimp should be reserved for the topping.

Step 3: Assembling the Sandwich

The bread slices can be lightly toasted or used fresh. Spread them with a thin layer of butter.

Place the lettuce leaves on top of the butter.

Step 4: Layering and Finishing

Spread the slices of hard-boiled egg on top of the lettuce.

Spread a layer of the prepared mayonnaise kröra over the eggs (if you made it thicker).

The key moment: Pile a huge mound of the remaining whole shrimp onto the sandwich – the shrimp must dominate!

Garnish with sprigs of fresh dill and a slice of lemon, which everyone can squeeze over the shrimp to taste. Serve immediately.