Serves 2
5 min
Pickled Herring Smørrebrød
Recipe GLPRd1236e765cdda1
A classic Nordic open-faced sandwich featuring dense Danish rye bread topped with creamy butter, tangy pickled herring, vibrant red onion, and fresh dill. This simple yet elegant dish celebrates clean, traditional Scandinavian flavors with just a few quality ingredients.
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Ingredients
1 slice rugbrød (dense Danish sourdough rye bread), about 1/3-inch thick
1/2 teaspoon unsalted butter, slightly softened
5 pieces jarred pickled herring
Thinly sliced red onion, for garnish
1 tablespoon fresh dill, roughly chopped
Directions
Place the slice of rugbrød on a clean cutting board or serving plate.
Spread the softened unsalted butter evenly across the entire surface of the rye bread.
Arrange the pickled herring pieces on top of the buttered bread in a single layer.
Top the herring with a generous handful of thinly sliced red onion.
Garnish with freshly chopped dill, distributing it evenly across the sandwich.
Serve immediately while the butter is still soft and all flavors are at their brightest. Cut in half if desired for 2 servings.
