Shrimp Rolls

A shrimp roll leaned up against another roll with lemon wedge on the side.

Shrimp Rolls with a savory and creamy tender shrimp filling served inside a warm & toasted, buttery brioche bun. This shrimp roll recipe is similar to a classic lobster roll but instead it's made with more economical, and easier to find shrimp.

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American

Keyword shrimp roll recipe, shrimp rolls

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 5

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 692kcal

Author Jessica - Together as Family

Equipment

Ingredients

Shrimp Salad

1.5 pounds pre-cooked small shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails-off)
2 stalks celery finely diced
2 green onions thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 a lemon)
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Shrimp Roll Buns

4-6 split-top brioche hot dog buns
2 tablespoons butter melted

Instructions

Chop the shrimp into small, bite-sized chunks. Place the chopped shrimp into a large mixing bowl.
1.5 pounds pre-cooked small shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails-off)
Add the celery, green onions, and fresh chopped dill into the shrimp. Stir to combine everything together. Set aside.
2 stalks celery, 2 green onions, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
In a small mixing bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper until combined.
1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Pour the dressing over top the shrimp mixture and stir to combine well.
* I actually prefer to refrigerate the shrimp salad for 1-3 hours before serving it inside the brioche buns. If you want, cover the bowl with a lid and refrigerate the salad before serving. Toast the buns just prior to serving.
Place the split-top brioche buns onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Melt the butter in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds. Brush the melted butter generously onto each bun, making sure to get all over and inside.
_{* If you want generously stuffed shrimp rolls then use 4 buns. For more servings, with less shrimp filling (but still a good amount) use 6 buns.}
4-6 split-top brioche hot dog buns, 2 tablespoons butter
Place the buns in the oven and broil for 1-2 minutes or until toasted to your preference.
Generously stuff the toasted warmed buns with the shrimp salad. Enjoy!

Notes

Shrimp Prep :

Frozen Pre-Cooked Shrimp Prep : If using frozen pre-cooked shrimp (this is what I use for this recipe), make sure it's thawed completely before using. I recommend putting it in the fridge overnight. I then like to dump it into a colander to drain the juices and rinse the shrimp off in cold water.
Raw Shrimp : If using raw shrimp, bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat, and then boil the shrimp for 2 minutes. Place the shrimp into an ice bath to stop the cooking process and cool it down.
Cold Leftover Shrimp : Use leftover cold shrimp from a shrimp cocktail or other recipe.

Tip : If you are not serving all the shrimp rolls right away, I recommend only making & filling as many shrimp rolls as will be served right away. It's best to store the shrimp salad separately in the fridge and then the buns separately if there are leftovers.

Mayo : For the best taste and rich creamy texture, I recommend using full-fat mayonnaise to make shrimp rolls. Also, because of the mayo in the shrimp salad - it should not be left out at room temperature for longer than 1 hour. Store the shrimp salad inside the fridge.

Buns & Servings : For generously stuffed shrimp rolls (with lots of shrimp salad in each one) use 4 buns. For more servings, and slightly less filling in each (but still a good amount), use 6 buns. I make 6 shrimp rolls from this recipe. You can find the split-top brioche buns in the bakery area of the grocery store.

Nutrition : The nutrition information listed is for a serving size of 4 and includes the brioche bun. If you want to serve 6 shrimp rolls, the information will be less than what is listed.

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