Ingredients
Scale
- 8 hot dog buns
- 1 tsp butter per bun
For the dressing mix
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions (Bottoms)
- 1/3 cup chopped dill
- 1/4 cup chopped chives
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 2 tsp chopped capers
- 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 4 cloves garlic, grated or pressed
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- Fresh Cracked Pepper
Instructions
- Boil the shrimp
Start by bringing a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add 2 teaspoons of sea salt and a squeeze of lemon juice for flavor. Drop in the shrimp, and cook them for about 2-3 minutes, until they’re pink and firm to the touch. Don’t walk away—shrimp cook fast! Once they’re done, immediately transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. This step ensures they stay perfectly tender and don’t turn rubbery. - Prepare the mayo dressing
While the shrimp cool, mix up your mayo dressing. Combine the mayo, diced celery, green onions, chopped herbs (dill, chives, parsley), capers, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, lemon zest, garlic, paprika, garlic salt, onion powder, sea salt, and some fresh cracked pepper. Give it all a good stir until well-combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary—sometimes I add an extra pinch of salt or squeeze of lemon juice for brightness. - Toast the buns
Butter each bun, both inside and out. Broil them for 1-2 minutes until they’re golden brown. Keep a close eye on them, as they can go from perfect to burned in a flash. The toasty crunch of the bun is key to a great shrimp roll, so don’t skip this step! - Assemble the rolls
Once the shrimp have cooled, chop them into bite-sized pieces and toss them into the mayo mixture. Give everything a good stir, making sure the shrimp are well-coated. Then, stuff the mixture into your toasted buns, and top with a squeeze of lemon juice, a sprinkle of sea salt, fresh cracked pepper, and a little extra parsley.
Notes
How to serve these shrimp rolls at your next gathering
When it comes to serving, I like to keep things casual but still a little elevated. You can wrap the rolls in parchment paper for a picnic feel, or serve them on a large platter with lemon wedges and a sprinkle of extra herbs for a pop of color. Pair the shrimp rolls with a light green salad, coleslaw, or some kettle-cooked chips for a crunchy contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner