Mile High Shrimp Sandwiches Recipes

MILE-HIGH SHRIMP SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Blanch the julienned carrot in rapidly boiling salted water for about 30 seconds, or until the color is set, but the carrot is still very crip.
• Drain well and cool under cold running water.
• Pat dry.
• Combine carrot, onion, lemon juice, brown sugar, ginger and cayenne in a small bowl and toss to mix.
• Season with salt and additional cayenne, if desired.
• Set aside.
• Halve avocado, remove pit and scoop the flesh into a small bowl.
• Mash, then add the lime juice and salt to taste; stir to combine.
• Lay the toast on a plate.
• Spread with the mashed avocado, then lightly mound some sprouts over the avocado and sprinkle with the carrot salad.
• Arrange the shrimp over the salad.
• *Cook the shrimp anyway you like but this is great with hot off the grill (indoor or outdoor) shrimp!

HOT AND CRUSTY SHRIMP SANDWICH

Steps:

• To make the marinade, mix the oil, garlic, mustard, salt, lemon juice, vinegar, and cayenne in a medium glass or plastic bowl. Stir in the sliced onion and shrimp. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator up to 3 hours.
• Using your hands, remove as much bread as possible from the inside of the half-loaf of French bread, leaving a 1-inch rim. Place the bread pieces in a food processor (fitted with metal blade) and process into crumbs; measure 1 cup. Saute' the 1 cup crumbs in 2 tablespoons of the butter until golden; set aside.
• Preheat oven to 400°F With a fork, mix remaining 4 tablespoons butter with 3 tablespoons parsley and the garlic in a small bowl until combined. Spread on the inside of the hollowed loaf. Remove the shrimp and onions from the marinade (reserving marinade) and place in the loaf. Sprinkle with the olives and pimento, then drizzle with 3 tablespoons marinade (discard remaining marinade). Sprinkle with the sauteed bread crumbs and remaining 2 tablespoons parsley.
• Place the bread on a sheet of foil in the center of the oven. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and the bread is crusty (watch closely--mine did not take this long).
• Using a sharp, serrated knife (or a large mezzaluna, as I used), cut into 6 slices to serve. Serve warm or at room temperature.