SCANDINAVIAN SEAFOOD SALAD

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Called skagen in Swedish, this salad is named for a Danish fishing village across the river from Sweden. It's a very traditional dish that appears on every smorgasbord table in the country. From Aquavit : And the New Scandinavian Cuisine. Posted for ZWT6.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Crab

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 fingerling potatoes or 2 yukon gold potatoes
2 cups about 10 ounces cooked and peeled small shrimp
1 1/2 cups finely chopped smoked salmon (10 ounces)
1 1/2 cups about 10 ounces crabmeat, picked through for shells and cartilage
4 hard-cooked eggs, finely chopped
2 shallots, finely chopped
2 anchovy fillets, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 small head iceberg lettuce, cored, separated into leaves, washed, and patted dry

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F
  • Roast the potatoes for 30 to 40 minutes, until fork tender.
  • Let cool until you can handle them, then peel and cut into 1/2-inch dice.
  • Combine the potatoes, shrimp, smoked salmon, crabmeat, eggs, shallots, anchovies, cilantro, and chives in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, mayonnaise, and sour cream, stirring to blend well.
  • Gently fold into the salad and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Arrange the lettuce leaves on a platter and serve alongside the salad.
  • Instruct your guests to roll up 2 tablespoons or so of salad in a lettuce leaf, like a spring roll, and eat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.1, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 230.9, Sodium 634.9, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 4.7, Protein 18.4

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