Danish Gravlax Open-Faced Sandwich

Name: Danish Gravlax Open-Faced Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Danish
Ingredients: {'group': 'Main', 'item': '8 slices sourdough bread'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '200g gravlax, thinly sliced'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '120ml crème fraiche'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 lemon, zested and juiced'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp horseradish, grated'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 clove garlic, minced'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp chives, finely chopped'}; {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': '1 shallot, thinly sliced'}; {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'Fresh dill, for garnish'}; {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste'}

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Enjoy a taste of Denmark with this delicious open-faced sandwich featuring silky gravlax, creamy crème fraîche, and crusty sourdough. Perfect for a quick gourmet lunch!

836 kcal /serving 5 mins Serves 4 Easy Danish

Ingredients

Metric Imperial

{'group': 'Main', 'item': '8 slices sourdough bread'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '200g gravlax, thinly sliced'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '120ml crème fraiche'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 lemon, zested and juiced'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp horseradish, grated'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 clove garlic, minced'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp chives, finely chopped'}
{'group': 'Garnish', 'item': '1 shallot, thinly sliced'}
{'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'Fresh dill, for garnish'}
{'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste'}

Preparation

In a medium bowl, whisk together the crème fraiche, lemon zest and juice, horseradish, garlic, and chives until well combined.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Thinly slice the radishes and shallots, and set aside.

Cooking

Toast the sourdough bread slices until golden brown.
You can use a toaster or toast them in a pan with butter for extra flavour.
Allow the toast to cool slightly.

Plating & Serving

Spread a generous layer of the horseradish-chive cream on each slice of toast.
Top with 2-3 slices of gravlax.
Arrange the radish slices and shallot rings on top, and garnish with fresh dill.
Serve immediately.

Notes

For an extra touch of luxury, add a small spoonful of caviar on top of each sandwich.

Suggested Sides

green salad potato chips

Nutrition per Serving

836 Calories

31.6g Protein 27% DV

151.6g Carbs 52% DV

12.4g Fat 16% DV

7.6g Fiber 20% DV

16.1g Sugars

1718mg Sodium 115% DV

17mg Cholesterol 5% DV

Diet Type	Low Fat
Health Labels	Vegetarian Pescatarian Mediterranean Egg Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Oil Added Sulphite Free Kosher