Rekesmørbrød (Norwegian Open Shrimp Sandwich)
In short: Buttered bread piled with lettuce, boiled egg and small peeled shrimp in a light mayonnaise dressing, finished with dill and lemon. It takes about 25 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 420 kcal
A slice of buttered bread carries lettuce, boiled egg and a generous pile of small peeled shrimp dressed in mayonnaise, finished with dill and a lemon wedge. That is rekesmørbrød, the Norwegian open-faced shrimp sandwich, a lunch and party favorite. It is eaten with a knife and fork. The shrimp are the star, so buy the best you can find and keep the dressing light.
Instructions
- Boil the eggs in simmering water for 9 minutes, cool in cold water, then peel and slice them.
- Stir the mayonnaise with the sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest and white pepper. Gently fold in the shrimp.
- Butter each slice of bread to the edges and top with a lettuce leaf.
- Arrange the egg slices on the lettuce and pile the dressed shrimp on top.
- Garnish with the dill and serve with lemon wedges, to be eaten with a knife and fork.
Tips
- Pat the shrimp very dry before dressing them. Wet shrimp make the dressing watery and the bread soggy.
- Assemble the sandwiches just before serving. You can mix the shrimp dressing up to 3 hours ahead and keep it in the fridge.
Questions and answers
What shrimp should I use for rekesmørbrød?
Small, cooked and peeled cold-water shrimp are traditional. Thawed frozen shrimp work well if patted very dry.
Can I make rekesmørbrød ahead of time?
Make the shrimp salad up to 3 hours ahead, but build the sandwiches just before serving so the bread stays firm.
Is rekesmørbrød a lunch or a party food?
Both. It is a classic open-faced sandwich for lunch, and it appears on many party buffets in Norway.
How long does it take to make Rekesmørbrød (Norwegian Open Shrimp Sandwich)?
About 25 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 10 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Rekesmørbrød (Norwegian Open Shrimp Sandwich)?
About 420 kcal per serving, with 30 g of protein, 21 g of carbohydrates and 24 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 420 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 30 g |
| Carbohydrates | 21 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 1000 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
