How To Make Quick And Easy New England Mini Shrimp Rolls (Recipe Video)

Move over lobster rolls and learn How To Make Quick and Easy New England Mini Shrimp Rolls! This cost effective recipe is the next-best-thing if you're craving lobster or love shrimp! Mini Shrimp Rolls consists of buttery-sweet rolls filled with plump shrimp mixed in a lemon mayo sauce, fresh herbs and crunchy celery. Served as an appetizer or main, this recipe does not disappoint!

WHAT ARE NEW ENGLAND MINI SHRIMP ROLLS?

To explain, New England Mini Shrimp Rolls are similar to traditional style New England Lobster Rolls. Traditionally, New England style Lobster Rolls are served on grilled hot dog buns filled with lobster coated in butter and lemon or mayo with added diced celery and scallion. Likewise, this recipe today features those same flavors but replaced with shrimp creating a cost effective way to enjoy this at home!

Besides, lobster is scarce in most regions and can be pricey, this recipe is the perfect replacement but with great flavor!

WHAT INGREDIENTS DO I NEED TO MAKE MINI NEW ENGLAND SHRIMP ROLLS?

This recipe is simple and requires minimal ingredients, most you'll have on hand! In addition to these Sweet Hawaiian Rolls or Mini Brioche Buns from Trader Joe's, I bet you'll have everything on hand! Here's what you will need:

• 1 lb Large Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 2 tablespoon Salted Butter (divided)
• 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning (this is my fave)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Paste (or fresh garlic)
• ½ cup Celery (small diced)
• 1 tablespoon Chives (roughly chopped)
• 2 teaspoon Fresh Dill (roughly chopped)
• 3 tablespoon Mayo
• ¼ cup Fresh Lemon Juice (about 2-3 wedges of lemon)
• ½ cup Fresh Bibb Lettuce (cleaned and sliced into 2-3 inch squares)
• 6 Mini Brioche Rolls (favorite mini bread to use)

HERE'S HOW TO MAKE THE MINI SHRIMP ROLLS

Prep the ingredients

First, peel and devein the shrimp, rinse, pat dry and set aside. At this point, prep the additional ingredients by roughly chopping the chives and dill. Then, small dice the celery and measure out the garlic, mayo and lemon wedges.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet on medium/high heat add one tablespoon of butter and begin browning the tops and bottoms of mini rolls until warm, buttery and charred. Set aside and wipe the pan clean using a paper towel.

Cook the shrimp and prepare filling

At this instant, in the same pot add one tablespoon of butter and garlic and allow ingredients to heat up and melt. Add in shrimp and at the same time, add cajun seasoning and stir until shrimp become charred and cooked through. Squeeze one wedge of lime over the shrimp, remove from heat and set aside to cool.

After the shrimp have cooled, slice the shrimp into small bite-sized pieces and place in a medium sized bowl. Quickly add in the diced celery, dill, chives, mayo and lemon juice and stir until thoroughly combined.

How to plate the Mini New England Shrimp Rolls

Now that the filling is complete, it is time to prepare and plate the mini shrimp rolls. Begin by taking the buttered and charred rolls and place the cleaned and prepared lettuce on the bottom of the roll. Add about two to three tablespoons of the shrimp filling and cover with the top bun. Repeat this step until there's no more shrimp filling. Serve and enjoy!

RECIPE VIDEO: HOW TO MAKE MINI NEW ENGLAND SHRIMP ROLLS

WHAT SIDES PAIR BEST WITH THIS DISH?

This recipe is packed with so much flavor, yet is so light. Pair it with items like this and you will not be disappointed:

• Plain Lightly Salted Potato Chips
• Air Fryer Corn Ribs Elotes Style
• Tortellini Prosciutto Pasta Salad
• Coleslaw
• Potato Salad

TIPS AND TRICKS FOR BEST RESULTS

1. These Mini Shrimp Rolls are best served immediately.
2. If you are preparing these ahead of time., complete all the recipe steps and plate once you are ready to serve. Be sure to refrigerate the shrimp filling until ready to serve. The mini rolls can be wrapped in storage wrap or plastic storage bags until ready for use.
3. Chop shrimp first before cooking. I did not do this in the recipe but it will save time having to slice hot shrimp. 🙂
4. Double this recipe if you plan on feeding a larger crowd. With that said, one mini roll is simply not enough!
5. If you don't like mayo, replace with plain greek yogurt. And to omit the creamy sauce all together, replace the mixture with two tablespoons of butter.
6. For substitutes other than shrimp, try using fish, imitation crab, scallops or lobster!

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