Summer Shrimp Salad Rolls
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 to 6 people
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Summer Shrimp Salad Rolls
Description
The recipe uses jumbo cooked shrimp combined with a dressing featuring mayonnaise and Greek yogurt for creaminess, balanced by fresh dill, chives, Dijon mustard, and dill pickle relish and juice for tang and brightness. Lemon juice and seasoning with salt and fresh cracked black pepper enhance flavor complexity. The salad is tossed thoroughly to coat the shrimp evenly.
Served on light brioche buns layered with bibb lettuce, the rolls have a soft, slightly sweet bread base complementing the creamy and tangy shrimp filling. Additional dill can be sprinkled for fresh herbal aroma. Typical accompaniments like potato chips and pickles round out the meal with contrasting textures and acidity.
The use of cool shrimp and cold salad makes these rolls suitable for summer or warm days when a cool, flavorful bite is desired. The combination of tangy pickle flavors and fresh herbs brightens the creamy base, while tender shrimp provide protein and a pleasant chew.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp cold, cooked, peeled and deveined, jumbo
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons yogurt plain, Greek
- 2 tablespoons dill chopped, fresh
- 2 tablespoons chives chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon dill pickle juice
- ¼ lemon juiced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
- ¼ cup scallions thinly sliced
- 4 to 6 Brioche buns
- lemon for spritzing, wedges
- bibb lettuce for serving, leaves
- potato chips to serve on the side
- pickles to serve on the side
Instructions
- Make sure the shrimp is cooked but cold, then pat it dry with a paper towel.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mayo, greek yogurt, dill, chives, mustard, relish, pickle juice, lemon juice, salt, pepper and scallions. Add in the shrimp and toss it thoroughly in the mixture. Taste the mixture and season it with more salt and pepper if you’d like!
- Open the brioche buns and layer a slice of bibb lettuce in each. Fill each with the shrimp salad – as much as you wish! Sprinkle with extra fresh dill if you wish and serve with a lemon wedge for spritzing. Serve with potato chips and pickles!
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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