Scandinavian Shrimp-and-Cucumber Sandwich

Name: Scandinavian Shrimp-and-Cucumber Sandwich
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 pound peeled, deveined medium shrimp; 0.5 cup thinly sliced red onion; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 2 tablespoons rinsed capers; 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 cup thinly sliced English cucumber; 2 packed tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 0.5 cup Neufchatel; 4 slices pumpernickel sandwich bread, lightly toasted; 4 hard-cooked eggs, sliced

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By

Lauryn Tyrell

Updated on June 25, 2018

scandinavian shrimp and cucumber sandwich — Photo: Ren Fuller

Prep Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

4

With their vitamin K, cukes will help keep your bones strong, while protein in the eggs and shrimp energize you until dinner.

Ingredients

1 pound peeled, deveined medium shrimp
½ cup thinly sliced red onion
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons rinsed capers
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup thinly sliced English cucumber
2 packed tablespoons chopped fresh dill
½ cup Neufchatel
4 slices pumpernickel sandwich bread, lightly toasted
4 hard-cooked eggs, sliced

Directions

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.