Smorgasbord Or Smorrebrod (Denmark) Recipe

Name: Smorgasbord Or Smorrebrod (Denmark)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head lettuce, leaves washed and dried; 1 loaf bread (dark rye preferred); 3 ounces butter, softened for spreading (or margarine); 6 ounces cooked shrimp (or small prawns); 2 small tomatoes, sliced thinly; 1 small red onion, sliced into thin rings; 6 ounces salami, thinly sliced; 2 ounces blue cheese, sliced; 2 ounces havarti cheese, sliced; 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced; 3 ounces smoked salmon, thinly sliced; 3 ounces gravlax, sliced; 2 ounces pickled herring; black pepper, to taste; 1 lemon, sliced thinly (garnish); 2 gherkins (garnish); dill, to taste (garnish); 2 tablespoons garden cress (or baby mustard cress, garnish)

Servings: persons

1 head lettuce, leaves washed and dried
1 loaf bread (dark rye preferred)
3 ounces butter, softened for spreading (or margarine)
6 ounces cooked shrimp (or small prawns)
2 small tomatoes, sliced thinly
1 small red onion, sliced into thin rings
6 ounces salami, thinly sliced
2 ounces blue cheese, sliced
2 ounces havarti cheese, sliced
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
3 ounces smoked salmon, thinly sliced
3 ounces gravlax, sliced
2 ounces pickled herring
black pepper, to taste
1 lemon, sliced thinly (garnish)
2 gherkins (garnish)
dill, to taste (garnish)
2 tablespoons garden cress (or baby mustard cress, garnish)

1
Butter each slice of bread you want to use then proceed with ingredients for any one of the options below:.
2
Salami and tomato - cover the bread with slices of salami. Add slices of tomato and some onion rings.
3
Prawns and lemon - put a lettuce leaf onto the bread. Spoon prawns on top and add some black pepper and a twisted slice of lemon.
4
Blue cheese and lettuce - cover the bread with lettuce and thin slices of blue cheese. Sprinkle cress on top.
5
Cheese and tomato - lay thin slices of Havarti cheese on the bread. Then, lay a row of sliced tomato along the middle. Add a gherkin garnish.
6
Smoked salmon and egg - cover the bread with slices of hard-boiled egg and smoked salmon. Sprinkle it with chopped dill.
7
Lettuce, egg and herring - lay slices of hard-boiled egg and fillet of pickled herring on the bread. Sprinkle it with cress.
8
Garnishes:.
9
Cut a slice of lemon in half. Make a cut in the middle of each half, then twist the ends so that the slice stands up.
10
Make thin cuts along the length of a gherkin, cutting almost to the end. Then, spread the slices out like a fan.

473

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head lettuce, leaves washed and dried, 1 loaf bread (dark rye preferred), 3 ounces butter, softened for spreading (or margarine), 6 ounces cooked shrimp (or small prawns), and more.

Yes, Smorgasbord Or Smorrebrod (Denmark) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Smorgasbord Or Smorrebrod (Denmark)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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