Stjerneskud ("Shooting Star" Crispy & Poached Flounder with Shrimp & Dill) – Authentic Denmark Recipe
Nyhavn harbor classic stacking crispy fish, sweet shrimp, asparagus, and dill over buttered Danish rye.
- Country of Origin
- 🇩🇰 Denmark (Northern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- pescatarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Pan-crisped white flounder/plaice fillets, Peeled cold-water shrimp, Asparagus and toasted rye bread, Fresh dill, Lemon wedges
Ingredients for Stjerneskud ("Shooting Star" Crispy & Poached Flounder with Shrimp & Dill) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) pan-crisped white flounder/plaice fillets, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups peeled cold-water shrimp, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup asparagus and toasted rye bread
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with fresh dill
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Denmark seasoning (lemon wedges, tangy herb dressing, capers)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and fresh dill for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add pan-crisped white flounder/plaice fillets and peeled cold-water shrimp along with lemon wedges, tangy herb dressing, capers, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with asparagus and toasted rye bread and serve straight from the skillet.