Mini Shrimp Rolls

By LRay

A simple shrimp salad is served in small dinner rolls in this fun (and easy) twist on the traditional New England lobster roll.

6 servings

Recipe by The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Photograph by Romulo Yanes

October 2012

Ingredients

• Kosher salt
• 1 pound medium shrimp, shelled, deveined
• 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 small celery stalk, peeled, finely chopped (about 3 tablespoons)
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 24 mini soft dinner rolls (each about 1 1/2 x 1 1/2-inch; such as Martin's potato rolls or King's Hawaiian)
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup celery leaves or crushed potato chips

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from bonappetit.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preparation

Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; season lightly with salt. When water is at a gentle simmer, add shrimp. Poach until just opaque in the center, 2–4 minutes. Drain; transfer shrimp to a medium bowl of ice water to cool. Drain; wipe out bowl.

Whisk mayonnaise, celery, chives, oil, lemon juice, and horseradish in a medium bowl to blend; season to taste with salt and pepper. Chop shrimp into small pieces (about 1/3-inch); add to bowl with mayonnaise mixture. Stir to coat. DO AHEAD Shrimp salad can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

Preheat oven to 375°. Using a small serrated knife, make a 1/2-inch-deep cut across the top of each dinner roll and gently pry open roll with your fingers to create a mini New England–style hot dog bun. Lightly brush inside of rolls with butter; place on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast until light golden, about 8 minutes. Let cool slightly.

Divide shrimp mixture among rolls, pressing into cut across top; garnish with celery leaves or crushed potato chips.

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