Shrimp BLT toasts

  • 10 mins
  • 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb frozen large shrimp (16–20 size), thawed, peeled, deveined
  • 8 slices bacon (6 oz)
  • 6 Tbsp mayonnaise
  • 3 Tbsp finely chopped fresh herbs, such as chives, parsley, or basil
  • 1 Tbsp grated lemon zest
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper
  • 4 slices multigrain bread, toasted
  • 4 leaves butter lettuce
  • 1 medium tomato, sliced

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oven to 400°F. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a simmer. Add shrimp and cook until opaque, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain and chill.



2. Meanwhile, arrange bacon slices on a rimmed sheet pan and bake until crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.



3. Mix together mayonnaise, herbs, lemon zest, and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Spread 1 Tbsp of the herbed mayonnaise over each slice of toast, and top each with a lettuce leaf, tomato slices, bacon, and shrimp. Serve with additional herbed mayonnaise.