Shrimp Salad Sandwiches

5 from 5 votes

Elevate your sandwich scene with our Shrimp Salad Sandwich, where tradition meets a twist! This isn’t your ordinary sandwich; it’s packed with a zesty remoulade sauce that’s rich, tangy, and just the right kind of bold. Juicy shrimp tossed in this dreamy dressing, then nestled between layers of crisp lettuce and ripe tomato, all hugged by a flaky croissant. It’s our little secret for turning the everyday ho-hum lunch into a gourmet experience.

Prep Time10

Cook Time4

Total Time4

Course: Sandwiches and Pizza

Cuisine: American

Keyword: shrimp salad sandwich

Servings:

Author: Dahn Boquist

Ingredients

Remoulade Dressing

½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
1 tablespoon chopped drained capers
2 teaspoons horseradish sauce
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon Worcestershire
dash of Tabasco or your favorite hot sauce

For the Sandwiches

2 pounds medium shrimp peeled and deveined
1 lemon quartered
3 tablespoons fresh chopped dill
1 shallot or ½ red onion finely chopped
1 to 2 celery ribs finely chopped
4 large croissants sliced in half
several lettuce leaves
1 large tomato sliced

Instructions

Remoulade Sauce

Prepare the remoulade by tossing all the ingredients into a bowl and stirring well (Mayonnaise, mustard, capers, horseradish, Old Bay, lemon zest, lemon juice, pepper, Worcestershire, and Tabasco). Set the sauce aside for later.

Shrimp Salad Sandwich

Add some salt and the lemon quarters to a large pot of water and bring it to a boil. As soon as the water boils, add the shrimp and simmer for 2 to 4 minutes or until they turn pink. Drain the shrimp and plunge them in a bowl of cold water to stop them from over-cooking.
Transfer the shrimp to a large bowl and toss them with half of the remoulade sauce. Add the dill, onion, and celery. Mix well.
To assemble the sandwiches, spread a portion of the remaining remoulade sauce on the cut sides of each croissant. Place lettuce and tomato slices on the croissant bottoms, then top with a generous amount of the shrimp mixture. Finish by capping with the croissant tops.

Notes

These sandwiches are best enjoyed fresh but if you're planning a gathering, you can assemble the shrimp mixture ahead of time and build the sandwiches closer to serving time to keep the croissants from getting soggy.

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