Scandinavian Shrimp And Cucumber Sandwich Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound peeled, deveined medium shrimp

1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

2 tablespoons rinsed capers

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

1 cup thinly sliced English cucumber

2 packed tablespoons chopped fresh dill

1/2 cup Neufchatel

4 slices pumpernickel sandwich bread, lightly toasted

4 hard-cooked eggs, sliced

Preparation

Add shrimp to a pot of salted boiling water. Return just to a boil, then transfer shrimp to an ice-water bath. Drain well; slice in half lengthwise.

Soak onion in cold water 10 minutes; drain.

Whisk together lemon juice and zest, capers, and oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss with shrimp, onion, cucumber, and dill to combine.

Spread 2 tablespoons Neufchatel onto each bread slice; top with sliced egg and shrimp mixture.