Lumpfish Roe On Rye Toasts
A simple and elegant appetizer featuring salty lumpfish roe, creamy crème fraîche, and sharp red onion served on crisp rye toast points. This classic Scandinavian-inspired dish comes together in minutes and is perfect for entertaining.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 15 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 205 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 100 glumpfish roe
- 4 pcsrye bread, slices
- 4 tbspcrème fraîche
- 25 gred onion, finely chopped
garnish
- 5 gfresh dill, chopped
- 1 pcslemon, cut into wedges(optional)
Equipment
broiler · baking sheet · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
Finely chop the red onion and fresh dill. Place them in separate small bowls for assembly.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Chilling the onion in ice water for 10 minutes before chopping can reduce its harshness.
- 2
Trim the crusts from the rye bread slices if you prefer, then cut each slice diagonally into four small triangles.
About 2 min
- 3
Arrange the bread triangles on a baking sheet and toast under a preheated broiler for 1-2 minutes per side, or use a toaster until golden and crisp.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Watch them closely as they can burn quickly under the broiler.
- 4
Arrange the cooled toast points on a serving platter.
About 1 min
- 5
Carefully spoon a small dollop of crème fraîche onto the center of each toast point.
About 1 min
- 6
Top the crème fraîche with a small spoonful of lumpfish roe.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Gently drain any excess liquid from the roe before spooning it on.
- 7
Garnish each piece with a sprinkle of the chopped red onion and fresh dill, and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 205kcal
- Protein
- 9.6g
- Carbs
- 17.3g
- Fat
- 11.1g
- Fibre
- 2.6g
- Sugar
- 1.8g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
These appetizers are best enjoyed immediately and do not store well once assembled.
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