Pickled Herring Smørrebrød (Danish Open-Faced Sandwich) Recipe

Name: Pickled Herring Smørrebrød (Danish Open-Faced Sandwich) Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
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 dill, roughly chopped

This classic Danish open-faced sandwich features pickled herring with rich butter and dense, tangy sourdough rye bread.

Note: If you cannot access rugbrød, substitute bread with a dark, whole grain rye.

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Pickled Herring Smørrebrød (Danish Open-Faced Sandwich) Recipe

Prep 5 mins

Active 5 mins

Total 5 mins

Serves 1 serving

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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 dill, roughly chopped

If not already trimmed, cut rye bread to a 3- by 5-inch rectangle.
Spread butter evenly all over top side of bread.
Arrange pickled herring on butter, covering the surface evenly. Tuck red onion between the pieces of herring and garnish with chopped dill. Serve right away.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
307	Calories
17g	Fat
26g	Carbs
14g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories	307
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g	21%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Cholesterol 15mg	5%
Sodium 898mg	39%
Total Carbohydrate 26g	9%
Dietary Fiber 5g	16%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 14g
Vitamin C 1mg	7%
Calcium 77mg	6%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 229mg	5%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.