Description
Creamy shrimp salad sandwich with cucumber & dill brings coastal comfort to your lunch table. Fresh ingredients and zesty herbs create a light, refreshing meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 0.5 pounds (226 grams) cooked shrimp (peeled, deveined, and chopped)
Dressing and Seasoning:
- 0.25 cups (60 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Sandwich Components:
- 4 slices of bread
- 0.5 cucumber (thinly sliced)
- Lettuce leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Craft the oceanic filling by blending tender, chopped shrimp with creamy mayonnaise, tangy Greek yogurt, fragrant dill, and zesty chives. Squeeze fresh lemon juice to brighten the mixture and enhance the seafood’s natural sweetness.
- Season the shrimp mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper, tasting and adjusting the flavors to achieve a balanced and vibrant profile.
- Lay out fresh bread slices on a clean surface, creating a canvas for the maritime filling.
- Generously spread the shrimp mixture across two bread slices, ensuring an even, luscious layer that covers the entire surface.
- Arrange delicate cucumber slices atop the shrimp salad, providing a crisp and refreshing counterpoint to the rich seafood.
- Optional: Layer crisp lettuce leaves over the cucumber to introduce an additional textural element and burst of freshness.
- Crown the sandwiches with the remaining bread slices, creating a harmonious union of flavors and textures.
- For an elegant presentation, slice the sandwiches diagonally or serve them whole. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh dill or chives to elevate the visual appeal and provide an aromatic finishing touch.
Notes
- Chill the shrimp salad mixture for 30 minutes before assembling to enhance flavor melding and allow herbs to infuse.
- Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or light sour cream for a healthier, lower-calorie alternative that maintains creamy texture.
- Toast bread lightly to prevent sogginess and add a delightful crispy crunch that complements the soft shrimp salad filling.
- Use fresh, high-quality shrimp and ensure they are thoroughly cooked and cooled before mixing to prevent bacterial growth and maintain optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg