Shrimp Sandwiches Aka Easy Entertaining Recipes

SHRIMP SANDWICHES (AKA EASY ENTERTAINING)

Steps:

• Chop and pat dry your cooked shrimp.
• In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, 1/4 cup mayo, 2 Tbsp sour cream, 2 tsp Dijon, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 Tbsp chopped dill, 2 Tbsp chopped green onion. Mix well to combine then gently stir in chopped cucumbers. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Line your prepared vegetables up on a large serving platter. Garnish the tomatoe slices with basil if you're feeling fancy.
• Brush your bread lightly with butter and toast on a hot skillet until golden brown on one side. Toasting makes all the difference with these sandwiches. These rolls are from Fred Meyer; buy the softest and freshest ones you can get your hands on. Add the toasted bread to your serving platter and you're ready to feed a crowd.

SHRIMP SANDWICH

Steps:

• Cool the cooked shrimp and shell and devein.
• If the shrimp are large, cut them in half lengthwise.
• Assemble the sandwiches: Spread mayonnaise generously over one inch of each slice of bread. Mound half the lettuce on half the bread slices, leaving a 1 inch margin of bread. Mound the shrimp on top of the lettuce and season them with some salt and a few drops of Worcestershire sauce. Cover with the remaining lettuce and another slice of bread.
• Press firmly on the edges to seal the sandwiches. Trim the crust if you wish.

LEMON & DILL SHRIMP SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Hollow out bun bottoms, leaving a 1/2-in. shell (save removed bread for another use). In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink., In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper until blended. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Spoon shrimp mixture into bun bottoms. If desired, top with lettuce and tomato. Replace bun tops.