Poor Man's Lobster Roll
This easy Poor Man's Lobster Roll recipe is the best take on the traditional Maine sandwich but at half the price. One bite of this rich & creamy seafood sandwich & you will be transported to New England. This 15-minute recipe saves money while still tasting gourmet.
Ingredients
- 1 pound precooked medium shrimp, peeled & deveined defrosted & patted dry
- 1 cup cucumber peeled & cut into small chunks
- ¼ cup red onion minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh minced chives
- 6 brioche split-top buns
"Lobster Roll" Dill & Chive Dressing
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon dried dill weed
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Make sure the frozen shrimp is defrosted & drained with as much moisture removed as possible.
- Add all the dressing ingredients (sour cream, mayo, lemon juice, & spices) to a small bowl & whisk to combine. Set it aside while prepping the remaining ingredients.⅓ cup sour cream, 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon dried dill weed, 2 tablespoons fresh minced chives
- Cut the shrimp & cucumber into small bite-sized chunks. Mince the onions. Add all 3 to a large mixing bowl.1 pound precooked medium shrimp, peeled & deveined, 1 cup cucumber, ¼ cup red onion
- Add the chive & mayo dressing to the shrimp, onion, & cucumber. Stir gently to combine. Season with additional salt & pepper to taste. Sprinkle on the fresh minced chives.⅛ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- Open up each brioche bun and toast lightly in a toaster oven or wide slot upright toaster.6 brioche split-top buns
- Butter the insides immediately & then pile in the yummy poor man's lobster mixture.
- Enjoy immediately while the roll is still warm & the salad is fresh & cool.
Nutrition
Calories: 504kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 276mgSodium: 572mgPotassium: 263mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 866IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 116mgIron: 1mg
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