Ingredients
This recipe doesn’t require a lot of ingredients so it’s best to use the best quality ingredients you can find. As the star of the show, the shrimp you buy should be good quality. Frozen is completely fine but try to buy whole shrimp and peel them yourself. I know it’s a bit more effort but the reward is so worth it. Peeled shrimp can often be tough and rubbery while whole shrimp has juicy, sweet meat. The bun is also important here. You want a soft, squishy brioche bun or some kind of enriched bread roll. It doesn’t need to be a hot dog bun but using a roll made with eggs and butter will result in the richness you want from the bread. Bacon, lettuce and tomatoes and extra flavor and texture while the mayo finishes the shrimp roll off perfectly.
Shrimp/prawns. I sautéed the shrimp in plenty of butter and garlic and seasoned them with salt and black pepper. Chilli flakes and parsley can be added too. Bread rolls. Sandwich filling: The classic BLT trio of bacon, lettuce and tomato adds so much flavor. I used streaky bacon, crisp lettuce and ripe tomatoes. Mayonnaise. I used my Jalapeño mayo for this sandwich but you can use any mayonnaise you like. Tartar sauce would also be delicious.
How to make shrimp rolls
What to serve with shrimp rolls
Shrimp rolls are great on their own but if you’d like to add side dishes, potato chips are an obvious choice. You could also serve them with fries, potato salad or a simple slaw.
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