Nordic Seafood Medley: Scrumptious Shrimp & Smoked Salmon Bites on Mini Rye Bread Slices
A flavorful nordic snack perfect for standard eaters - made for visual appeal and culinary depth.
Allergens
Contains no common allergens unless specified.
Ingredients
- Fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined (1 lb) Smoked salmon, thinly sliced (8 oz) Mini rye bread slices (1 package) Cream cheese, softened (8 oz) Lemon zest (1 lemon) Fresh dill, finely chopped (1/4 cup) Black pepper, freshly ground (to taste) Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- a. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, lemon zest, finely chopped dill, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the creamy sauce. b. Prepare the shrimp by cooking them in boiling water for 2 3 minutes until they turn pink and are fully cooked. Drain and let them cool down before slicing them into halves. c. Assemble the bites by spreading a thin layer of the creamy sauce on each mini rye bread slice, then placing a slice of smoked salmon on top. Follow with half of a cooked shrimp and another slice of smoked salmon. d. Arrange the assembled bites on a serving platter in an appealing manner, garnishing with additional dill sprigs if desired.
Chef’s Insight
This dish is all about the balance of flavors and textures, from the fluffy cream cheese to the tender shrimp and smoky salmon. The mini rye bread adds a perfect crunchiness that ties everything together.
Notes
Adjust the salt and pepper levels according to your taste preference.