Shooting Star

Denmark is famous for their open sandwiches, and one of the more special ones are Stjerneskud or Shooting star in English.

This is a great dish to make if you are having friends over for lunch like this Easter or as a great lunch to celebrate the royal wedding with friends.

Makes 4

4 plaice filets coated in breadcrumbs (see further down)
Dairy free margarine

4 Plaice filets plain
100ml white wine
100ml water
1 tablespoon lemon juice

200g prawns
4 slices of sandwich bread
4 teaspoons of caviar
4 lettuce leaves
12 fresh asparagus

100g lactofree soft white cheese
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper

Breaded plaice: in three different plates ad plain white flour, a whisked egg and white breadcrumbs
Cover the Plaice filet in flour, then dip in egg and end with covering in bread crumbs. (or for the lazy version, by readymade ones).

Dressing: Mix soft white cheese with ketchup and lemon juice. Add Salt and pepper to taste.

Fry the Breaded Plaice in some margarine until golden brown and crispy.
Steam the Plain Place filet in white wine, water and lemon juice.
Blanch the asparagus in some boiling water for 1-2 minutes and transfer to some ice cold water for a few minutes, then drain.
Fry bread slices in the pan where the plaice where fried with a little more margarine until golden brown.

Assemble by laying the bread on a plate, next breaded plaice, then steamed plaice, dressing, prawns, caviar and garnish with a slice of lemon and accompanied with the asparagus.