Ingredients
– 1.5 lbs raw shrimp, cleaned and deveined
– 1 lemon (cut in half, with 1 tablespoon of juice squeezed for the shrimp salad, and halves used in cooking)
– 3 sprigs of fresh dill weed
– 2 bay leaves
– 1 tablespoon kosher coarse salt or coarse sea salt
– 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
– 2 quarts water
– 2 celery ribs, diced
– 3 tablespoons scallions, diced
– 1/3 cup mayonnaise
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
– 1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley
– 1 tablespoon fresh minced dill weed
– 1/2 teaspoon paprika
– 1/8 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– 1/2 teaspoon kosher coarse salt or coarse sea salt
– 4 5 brioche hot dog buns
– 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
Instructions
1-Clean and prepare: Begin by cleaning and deveining the 1.5 lbs of raw shrimp to ensure theyβre ready for boiling. Next, cut the lemon in half, squeeze out 1 tablespoon of juice for the salad, and set the halves aside for the cooking water.
2-Boil the shrimp: Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a pot, then add the lemon halves, the 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 3 sprigs of fresh dill weed, 2 bay leaves, 1 tablespoon kosher coarse salt or coarse sea salt, and 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns. Let it simmer for a few minutes before adding the shrimp. Cook the shrimp for about 2 3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque, then remove and let them cool.
3-Prepare the shrimp salad: Once cooled, dice the shrimp and place it in a mixing bowl. Add 2 diced celery ribs, 3 tablespoons diced scallions, 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley, 1 tablespoon fresh minced dill weed, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/8 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher coarse salt or coarse sea salt. Mix well and refrigerate for a couple of hours if you like, or use it right away.
4-Toast the buns: Preheat your oven broiler on low, brush the inside and outside of 4 5 brioche hot dog buns with 2 tablespoons melted salted butter, and broil them on a baking sheet until browned, keeping a close eye to avoid burning.
5-Assemble and serve: Finally, fill the warm buns with the shrimp salad and serve with lemon wedges for a fresh finish.
Notes
π¦ Cook shrimp fresh from raw for best flavor.
β²οΈ Cook shrimp only until opaque to avoid toughness.
π Toast buns with butter on both sides under broiler for added flavor and crunch but monitor closely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling, Broiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 481
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 1731 milligrams
- Fat: 24 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Trans Fat: 1 gram
- Carbohydrates: 26 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 40 grams
- Cholesterol: 452 milligrams
