Description
A shrimp roll is a delicious, creamy seafood sandwich that brings the taste of the coast to your plate. With buttery toasted bread, perfectly cooked shrimp, and a flavorful dressing, this dish is easy to make yet feels gourmet. Whether you’re enjoying a summer picnic or craving a quick and satisfying meal, this shrimp roll recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp Filling:
- 1 pound shrimp (medium-sized, peeled, and deveined)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
For the Bread Rolls:
- 4 split-top brioche or hot dog buns
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Shrimp
- Bring a pot of salted water to a gentle boil and add the shrimp.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Drain and transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking.
- Once cooled, chop the shrimp into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2: Prepare the Filling
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery, dill, salt, pepper, and optional Dijon mustard and paprika.
- Stir gently until well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for 15–30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Step 3: Toast the Rolls
- Spread butter on the sides of the split-top buns.
- Toast on a skillet over medium heat until golden brown (about 1-2 minutes per side).
Step 4: Assemble the Shrimp Rolls
- Spoon a generous amount of shrimp mixture into each toasted bun.
- Garnish with extra dill or parsley if desired.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a spicy twist, add ½ teaspoon hot sauce or mix in sriracha mayo.
- For a healthier version, swap mayo with Greek yogurt for a tangier, lighter dressing.
- To make it dairy-free, use olive oil instead of butter for toasting the buns.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shrimp roll
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Shrimp roll, seafood sandwich, summer recipe, shrimp sandwich, easy shrimp recipe, coastal cuisine, New England shrimp roll