Sandwiches

How to make Räkmacka

A lavish open shrimp sandwich with egg, lettuce, dill, lemon and creamy dressing.

What it is

Räkmacka in the kitchen

Räkmacka is a lavish open shrimp sandwich with egg, lettuce, dill, lemon and creamy dressing.

Why make it

Make Räkmacka when you want a recognisable sandwich with a strong sense of place and a clear balance of bread, filling, moisture, acidity and texture.

Best with

lunch, casual dinner, street-food night, weekend cooking and global sandwich tasting menus

Method

Step-by-step

  1. Step 1

    Toast the bread lightly and cool for a minute.

  2. Step 2

    Spread with mayonnaise and top with lettuce.

  3. Step 3

    Arrange sliced egg over the base.

  4. Step 4

    Pile the drained shrimp high and finish with dill and lemon.

  5. Step 5

    Serve open-faced immediately.

    Look for: a generous mound of cold shrimp with bright lemon and dill over a firm base Tip: Dry the shrimp well so the bread stays crisp enough to carry the topping. Avoid: using watery shrimp or too much mayonnaise underneath
Storage

Make ahead and storage

Storage

Store prepared fillings separately in the refrigerator and assemble as close to serving as possible.

Make ahead

Prepare sauces, pickles and cooked fillings ahead where practical; refresh, reheat or toast just before assembly.