We had a party at our house to celebrate my wife’s birthday. We had some of the heavy appetizers catered by our local Publix. One of those apps was a shrimp cocktail. We knew the party would last a few hours and we worried about how to keep the shrimp cold. When I picked the catering up, our concerns became very irrelevant. The shrimp and the cocktail sauce were still mostly frozen. 😂
By the time the party was about to wrap up, the shrimp were finally thawed. Needless to say, we had a lot of leftover shrimp. What do you do with medium sized, already cooked shrimp? If you reheat them in anyway, they’ll be overcooked. I thought about heating some buffalo sauce and tossing the shrimp quickly, just to warm them through for Buffalo Shrimp Tacos. Neither my wife or I were in the mood. I then thought about a shrimp salad. Also, why not make a sando out of it with some brioche buns? Would you like some fries with that? Yes, please.
I also must admit, this scene from Beverly Hills Cop has always stuck with me and still makes me laugh. Inspiration comes from some strange places sometimes.
Ingredients for a Shrimp Salad Sandwich
- 1 lbs cooked medium sized shrimp, leave whole or chop in big pieces
- 1 rib celery, minced
- 1/4 red bell pepper, minced
- 2 green onions, minced
- 5 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1+ tbsp fresh dill, minced
- 2 tbsp capers, minced
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1-2 tsp garlic powder to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 brioche buns, toasted
- Salad greens to garnish
How to make a Shrimp Salad Sandwich
- Add the celery, bell pepper, green onion, mayo, sour cream, fresh dill, capers, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder and salt and pepper. Mix to combine.
- Add the shrimp mix in to the mixture and combine. Keep cold until ready to serve.
- Add some greens to the bottom of the bun. Add some shrimp salad. Top with the bun.
- We served with air-fried French fries.
- Leftovers can be stored in an air tight container for a couple of days.
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