Description
Succulent east coast shrimp rolls bring New England’s coastal charm right to your plate. Fresh seafood nestled in buttery rolls creates a delightful maritime experience you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Seafood Ingredients:
- 1 cup diced celery
- 4 cloves garlic, grated or pressed
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions (bottoms)
- 1/3 cup chopped dill
- 1/4 cup chopped chives
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 2 teaspoons chopped capers
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- Fresh cracked pepper
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- 8 hot dog buns
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) butter per bun
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) red wine vinegar
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare a large pot of salted water and bring to a rolling boil at high heat. Add cleaned and deveined shrimp, cooking for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and slightly curl.
- Immediately transfer cooked shrimp to an ice bath, allowing them to cool and halt the cooking process for approximately 2 minutes.
- Create the signature dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, diced celery, green onions, herbs, capers, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, lemon zest, garlic, and spices in a medium mixing bowl until smooth and well-integrated.
- Remove shrimp from ice bath and roughly chop into bite-sized pieces, ensuring uniform size for consistent flavor distribution.
- Generously butter hot dog buns, including interior and exterior surfaces. Toast under broiler at 500°F for 1-2 minutes until achieving a golden-brown color, monitoring closely to prevent burning.
- Gently fold chopped shrimp into prepared dressing, ensuring complete coating of seafood.
- Spoon dressed shrimp mixture into toasted buns, filling generously and evenly.
- Finish rolls by squeezing fresh lemon juice over the top, then garnish with additional sea salt, cracked pepper, and fresh parsley for enhanced flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Perfectly cooked shrimp matters most. Stop cooking the moment they turn pink to prevent rubbery texture.
- Customize the dressing by adjusting herbs and spices to match personal taste preferences or dietary needs.
- Ice bath technique ensures shrimp remain tender and stop cooking immediately, preserving delicate texture and preventing overcooking.
- Consider gluten-free alternatives like lettuce wraps or grain-free buns for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg