Scandinavian Seafood Salad

Scandinavian Seafood Salad
Scandinavian Seafood Salad
Editor's note: The recipe and introductory text below are from Marcus Samuelsson's book, Aquavit : And the New Scandinavian Cuisine Salads like this one are part of the Swedish smorgasbord enjoyed on special occasions such as New Year's. 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. Here is our version, which includes smoked salmon, shrimp, and crabmeat. It makes a great lunch served with crusty French bread or whole-grain crispbread.
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Scandinavian Salad Fish Potato Shellfish Roast New Year's Day New Year's Eve Seafood Salmon Crab Shrimp Lettuce
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
  • Carbohydrate 12 g(4%)
  • Cholesterol 166 mg(55%)
  • Fat 9 g(14%)
  • Fiber 2 g(9%)
  • Protein 22 g(45%)
  • Saturated Fat 2 g(11%)
  • Sodium 745 mg(31%)
  • Calories 221

Preparation 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. Reprinted with permission from Aquavit : And the New Scandinavian Cuisine , © September 2003, Marcus Samuelsson, Houghton Mifflin, Inc.

Preparation 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. Reprinted with permission from Aquavit : And the New Scandinavian Cuisine , © September 2003, Marcus Samuelsson, Houghton Mifflin, Inc.