Smoked Sprat Spread on Rye Toast

There’s something about sprats on rye bread that feels timeless — simple, bold, and a little posh if you dress it right. This spread is creamy, smoky, tangy, and finished with a touch of dill and pickled garnish. Perfect as an appetizer, or just when you want a snack that tastes like the Baltic sea breeze.

Ingredients

• 160 g of canned smoked sprats
• 1/2 teaspoon of capers
• 1 teaspoon of sour cream
• 1 teaspoon of mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh dill
• A pinch of salt and pepper
• A few slices of toasted rye bread

For garnishing:

• 1 pickled cornichon
• A few extra capers
• Some pink peppercorns
• Fresh dill

Method

1. Add sprats (without excess oil) to a bowl.
2. Mash them with a fork.
3. Add capers and mash together again.
4. Mix in sour cream, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
5. Spread generously over toasted rye bread.
6. Garnish with cornichon slices, capers, pink peppercorns, and a sprig of dill.

That’s it — Baltic comfort food, dressed to impress.