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Delightful Smörgåstårta with Smoked Salmon, Shrimp, and Cheese

Delightful Smörgåstårta with Smoked Salmon, Shrimp, and Cheese
This elegant Swedish sandwich cake comes together quickly but delivers big on flavor and presentation. Layers of crisp toasted bread are topped with creamy dill-infused crème fraîche, flaked cold-smoked salmon, plump shrimp, and sharp aged cheddar. Fresh dill and crisp lettuce add brightness and texture. It’s ideal for gatherings, holidays, or weekend entertaining—simple to assemble yet impressive enough to center a celebration. Serve right away for the best texture.
Ingredients
  • 12 oz (340 g) large peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 7 oz (200 g) aged cheddar cheese, thinly sliced or cut into decorative shapes
  • 5 oz (140 g) cold-smoked salmon, flaked into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup (240 ml) crème fraîche
  • 1 tbsp (6 g) fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 12 slices French bread, each about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick
  • fresh lettuce leaves, for garnish
  • additional fresh dill sprigs, for garnish
Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)

2. Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet and toast for 5 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp on both sides. Set aside to cool completely

3. In a medium bowl, combine crème fraîche, chopped dill, and sea salt. Mix until smooth and well blended

4. Spread a thin, even layer of the dill crème fraîche over each slice of toasted bread

5. On each slice, layer a piece of smoked salmon, one shrimp, and a slice of cheese

6. Arrange finished toasts on a serving platter, garnish with fresh lettuce leaves and dill sprigs

7. Serve immediately to maintain crispness and freshness

Tools
  • French bread
  • baking sheet
  • medium bowl
  • spoon
  • oven

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