Swede Dish Skagen Gratin
Description
This festive Swedish-American gratin transforms classic Toast Skagen into a warm, bubbly, holiday-ready appetizer. Tender shrimp folded into a creamy lemonโdill sauce, topped with buttery breadcrumbs, baked until golden and irresistible. Perfect for Thanksgiving Smรถrgรฅs boards, Christmas Julebord, or any cozy winter gathering.
Ingredients
Shrimp Base
Gratin Topping
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
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Heat oven to 375ยฐF.
2. Make the Skagen Mixture
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In a mixing bowl, combine:
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chopped shrimp
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mayo
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sour cream (or skyr)
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Dijon
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lemon juice + zest
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dill
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capers
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white pepper + salt
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optional minced shallot
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Taste and adjust lemon, dill, and salt as needed.
3. Transfer to Baking Dish
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Spread mixture evenly into a small baking dish, gratin dish, or cast-iron skillet.
4. Make the Topping
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Mix:
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Panko
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melted butter
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olive oil
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white pepper
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dill or parsley
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Sprinkle evenly over the top.
5. Bake
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Bake 18โ22 minutes, or until:
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edges bubble
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top is golden
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center is warmed through
6. Swede Dish Finish
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Add:
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a sprinkle of fresh dill
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micro lemon zest
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a tiny spoonful of roe (optional but stunning)
7. Serve
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Serve warm with:
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toasted baguette
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Swedish crispbread
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rye crackers
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or roasted potato rounds (for a luxe version)
Note
Optional Finishing Touch
- Salmon roe or trout roe for festive holiday color
- Extra lemon zest
- Cracked white pepper
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