Shrimp Sandwiches (aka Easy Entertaining)
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Shrimp Sandwiches (aka Easy Entertaining)
Description
The recipe starts by chopping cooked shrimp and mixing it with a dressing of mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, fresh dill, and green onions. Diced cucumber is folded in last for crunch and freshness. The mixture is chilled to develop flavors and firm the salad.
To assemble, fresh green lettuce, thick tomato slices, and optional avocado and basil leaves are arranged alongside toasted soft bread rolls brushed lightly with butter and grilled until golden on one side. The contrast between the crisped bread and creamy shrimp salad creates a balanced mouthfeel.
These sandwiches are suitable for casual entertaining or light lunches, providing protein and vegetable components. They are easily prepared ahead and served on a platter for guests to assemble or enjoy immediately as prepared.
Ingredients
- 6 bread roll soft fresh
- 1 lettuce small head, green variety
- 2 tomato thickly sliced, medium
- 2 avocado pitted, peeled and sliced (optional
- 8-10 basil optional, fresh leaves, for garnish
For the Shrimp Filling:
- 1 lb Shrimp cooked, shelled and coarsely chopped, large
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise real
- 2 Tbsp sour cream
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard Grey Poupon
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp dill finely chopped, fresh
- 2 Tbsp green onion finely chopped, fresh
- 1 cucumber diced, small
Instructions
How to make the Shrimp Salad Portion:
- Chop and pat dry your cooked shrimp.
- In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, 1/4 cup mayo, 2 Tbsp sour cream, 2 tsp Dijon, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 Tbsp chopped dill, 2 Tbsp chopped green onion. Mix well to combine then gently stir in chopped cucumbers. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Assembly:
- Line your prepared vegetables up on a large serving platter. Garnish the tomatoe slices with basil if you're feeling fancy.
- Brush your bread lightly with butter and toast on a hot skillet until golden brown on one side. Toasting makes all the difference with these sandwiches. These rolls are from Fred Meyer; buy the softest and freshest ones you can get your hands on. Add the toasted bread to your serving platter and you're ready to feed a crowd.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 375 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 375kcal | 19% |
| Carbs | 30g | |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 405mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 771mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 744IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 155mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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