Shrimp Sandwiches
A delightful and quick shrimp sandwich recipe that's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor, perfect for casual gatherings or a satisfying meal at home.
Ingredients
For the sandwich
- 4 hoagie buns hoagie buns, split fresh hoagie buns
- 1 tablespoon butter for sautéing shrimp
- 1 pound uncooked shrimp (41-50 per pound), peeled and deveined for the main filling
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise for the creamy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice adds freshness
- 4 teaspoons snipped fresh dill or 1-1/4 teaspoons dill weed for flavor
- 1/2 teaspoon salt seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper seasoning
- to taste Lettuce leaves and sliced tomato optional for topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Hollow out the bottoms of hoagie buns, leaving about half an inch of bread for structure.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Cooking
- Add uncooked shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until their color turns pink.
- In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper; stir until blended.
- Once shrimp are cooked, toss them with the mayonnaise mixture until completely coated.
Assembly
- Spoon the shrimp mixture evenly into the hollowed-out bun bottoms.
- Optionally layer with lettuce leaves and sliced tomatoes before capping with bun tops.
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Notes
Serve fresh with side dishes like potato chips or a light salad. For leftovers, store shrimp mixture separately from the buns to keep the bread fresh.