Delicious Shrimp Sandwich (Printable Version)
Sautéed shrimp layered with fresh vegetables and creamy dressing on soft, toasted rolls for a satisfying meal.
# What You 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
# Directions:
01 - Combine shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss until evenly coated.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque throughout. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
03 - Whisk together mayonnaise and Dijon mustard in a small bowl until smooth. Reserve for assembly.
04 - Split sandwich rolls in half. Spread butter on cut sides and toast in a skillet or toaster until golden brown.
05 - Spread mayo-mustard sauce on both toasted halves. Layer lettuce, tomato, onion, and avocado on bottom buns. Top with sautéed shrimp and crown with top halves.
06 - Serve immediately while rolls are crisp and shrimp is warm for optimal texture and flavor.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The way hot shrimp meets cool creamy avocado creates this temperature contrast that keeps every bite interesting
- You can throw it together in under 30 minutes but it tastes like something from a proper seaside café
02 -
- Overcooked shrimp become rubbery disappointments that no amount of sauce can fix, so I always set a timer the moment they hit the pan
- Letting assembled sandwiches rest for three minutes before cutting keeps all the fillings from sliding out when you take that first bite
03 -
- A splash of white wine in the pan after cooking the shrimp creates an instant sauce that's incredible drizzled over the finished sandwich
- Sprinkle a tiny bit of flaky sea salt on top right before serving for these occasional salty bursts that wake up your palate