Best Scandinavian Shrimp And Cucumber Sandwich Recipes

Scandinavian Shrimp-and-Cucumber Sandwich image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound peeled, deveined medium shrimp
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons rinsed capers
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup thinly sliced English cucumber
2 packed tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1/2 cup Neufchatel
4 slices pumpernickel sandwich bread, lightly toasted
4 hard-cooked eggs, sliced

Steps:

Add shrimp to a pot of salted boiling water. Return just to a boil, then transfer shrimp to an ice-water bath. Drain well; slice in half lengthwise.
Soak onion in cold water 10 minutes; drain.
Whisk together lemon juice and zest, capers, and oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss with shrimp, onion, cucumber, and dill to combine.
Spread 2 tablespoons Neufchatel onto each bread slice; top with sliced egg and shrimp mixture.

Scandinavian Open-Face Bay Shrimp Sandwich image

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
4 egg or pumpernickel bread slices, toasted
1 pound cooked bay shrimp, drained, patted dry
4 butter lettuce leaves
1/2 English hothouse cucumber, thinly sliced
4 tomato wedges
4 thin lemon slices
4 fresh dill sprigs

Steps:

Combine first 4 ingredients in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Spread 1 tablespoon dressing over each bread slice. Mix shrimp into remaining dressing. Place 1 lettuce leaf on each bread slice, pressing to adhere. Arrange 6 cucumber slices atop lettuce on each slice. Arrange shrimp mixture atop cucumbers. Garnish each sandwich with tomato wedge, lemon slice and dill sprig.

Scandinavian Shrimp Salad with Dill and Cornichons image

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 pound cooked peeled medium-size shrimp
1 cup thinly sliced halved English hothouse cucumber
1/3 cup sliced cornichons (gherkins)
8 butter lettuce leaves

Steps:

Whisk mayonnaise, chopped dill, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice in medium bowl. Add shrimp, cucumber, and cornichons and toss to coat. Season generously with salt and pepper.
Nestle 2 lettuce leaves on each of 4 plates. Mound shrimp salad in leaves, dividing equally, and serve.

Cucumber Shrimp Tea Sandwiches image

Provided by Redneck Epicurean

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup minced green onion
1/4 cup tub-style light cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 teaspoon fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 lbs small shrimp or 1 1/2 lbs shrimp, cooked and peeled
1 cucumber, sliced very thin
1 loaf bread, your choice (pumpernickel was the bread served at the party)

Steps:

Combine first 7 ingredients in a bowl.
Trim the crusts from the bread slices.
Spread the cream cheese mixture over the bread slices and cut into 4 triangles until you reach the number of shrimp you have.
Arrange shrimp on each bread triangle. Arrange the cucumber evenly over shrimp.
Chill, covered until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.9, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 181.7, Sodium 749.1, Carbohydrate 39.4, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 5.3, Protein 30.1