Skagen Toast Melt with Cheddar

Prep time: 10 min | Cook time: 15 min | Servings: 2

Elevate a classic Nordic favorite with this indulgent Skagen toast melt. Fresh, hand-peeled shrimp salad meets rich, melted aged cheddar between golden, buttery slices of griddled sourdough bread for the ultimate comforting lunch.

• Ingredients

  Main Component

  • 250g (9 oz) Fresh shrimp, hand-peeled and chopped

  • 4 Slices sourdough bread

  • 100g (1 cup) Aged cheddar cheese, shredded

  • 30g (2 tbsp) Unsalted butter, softened

  Sauce/Dressing

  • 60g (1/4 cup) Mayonnaise

  • 30g (2 tbsp) Crème fraîche or sour cream

  • 15g (2 tbsp) Fresh dill, finely chopped

  • 15g (1 tbsp) Red onion, finely minced

  • 5ml (1 tsp) Fresh lemon juice

  • 1g (1/4 tsp) Salt and black pepper

  Garnish

  • 4 Fresh dill sprigs

• Instructions

  1. Mix 60g (1/4 cup) mayonnaise, 30g (2 tbsp) crème fraîche, chopped dill, red onion, lemon juice, and seasonings in a bowl.

  2. Fold 250g (9 oz) chopped shrimp into the dressing until evenly coated; refrigerate for 10 minutes.

  3. Butter one side of all 4 sourdough slices using 30g (2 tbsp) softened butter.

  4. Place two bread slices butter-side down in a cold skillet; top each with 50g (1/2 cup) cheddar.

  5. Divide the chilled shrimp salad equally over the cheese on both slices.

  6. Top with remaining bread slices, ensuring the buttered sides face outward.

  7. Grill over medium-low heat for 3–4 minutes per side until the bread is golden and cheese melts.

  8. Slice each sandwich diagonally into triangles.

  9. Arrange on a platter and garnish with fresh dill sprigs.