Canapés or Toast with an easy Shrimp salad

A simple elegance that is surprisingly good despite its few ingredients. It's a timeless classic that combines crispy toast with a creamy and tasty shrimp salad. This recipe is the perfect solution for any occasion when you need to whip something up quickly. Serve as a hors d'oeuvre with the drink, as an appetizer or as a tapas.

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You will need

6.17 oz shallots, peeled weight, finely chopped

8.47 oz shrimp, peeled weight, chopped (reserve at least 1 whole shrimp/canapé or toast for decoration)

2/3 cup of homemade or Hellman’s mayonnaise

Slices of dark rye bread or white bread, edges cut off square or punched out round pieces (size depending on whether it is to be served as snacks or appetizer)

Butter for frying

Decoration

1 or more peeled whole shrimp/canapé or toast

1 sprig of dill/canapé or toast

1 lemon, sliced or divided slices

Vendace roe or other optional roe (can be omitted)

Mixed crispy salad leaves

Créme de Balsamico

High-quality olive oil

Sea salt

Freshly ground black pepper

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How to make it