Delicious Shrimp Sandwich (Printable)

Savory shrimp with crisp veggies and creamy dressing in a toasted roll.

# What You'll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 14 oz medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
03 - 1 medium tomato, sliced
04 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
05 - 1 avocado, sliced

→ Bread & Fillings

06 - 4 soft sandwich rolls (ciabatta or brioche)
07 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter

→ Sauces & Seasonings

08 - 3 tbsp mayonnaise
09 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
10 - 2 tsp lemon juice
11 - 1 garlic clove, minced
12 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
14 - 1 tbsp olive oil

# Steps:

01 - In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Set aside.
03 - In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and Dijon mustard until smooth. Set aside.
04 - Slice the sandwich rolls in half. Lightly butter the cut sides and toast them in a skillet or toaster until golden.
05 - Spread the mayo-mustard sauce on both sides of the toasted buns. Layer lettuce, tomato, onion, and avocado on the bottom half of each roll.
06 - Top with sautéed shrimp and cover with the top roll. Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of warm seasoned shrimp against cool crisp vegetables creates this incredible temperature contrast that makes every bite interesting
  • You can have restaurant quality sandwiches on the table in under half an hour with ingredients you probably already have
  • The mayo mustard sauce is one of those simple mixtures that somehow makes everything taste better
02 -
  • Overcooked shrimp becomes rubbery so watch them carefully and pull them off the heat as soon as they turn pink
  • Toast the rolls well because that crunch is what keeps each bite satisfying instead of mushy
  • The sandwich is best served immediately but you can prep all the components ahead and assemble right before eating
03 -
  • Make double the sauce because it keeps in the refrigerator for a week and is fantastic on other sandwiches too
  • Preheat your skillet properly so the shrimp get a nice sear instead of steaming in their own moisture

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