Shrimp Sandwiches (aka Easy Entertaining)

Ingredients

• 6 soft fresh bread rolls
• 1 small head of green lettuce
• 2 medium tomatoes, thickly sliced
• 2 avocados, pitted, peeled and sliced (optional)
• 8-10 fresh basil leaves for garnish, optional

For the Shrimp Filling:

• 1 lb large shrimp, cooked, shelled and coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup real mayo
• 2 Tbsp sour cream
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard, Grey Poupon
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
• 2 Tbsp fresh green onion, finely chopped
• 1 small cucumber, diced

Instructions

How to make the Shrimp Salad Portion:

1. Chop and pat dry your cooked shrimp.
2. In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, 1/4 cup mayo, 2 Tbsp sour cream, 2 tsp Dijon, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 Tbsp chopped dill, 2 Tbsp chopped green onion. Mix well to combine then gently stir in chopped cucumbers. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Assembly:

1. Line your prepared vegetables up on a large serving platter. Garnish the tomatoe slices with basil if you’re feeling fancy.
2. Brush your bread lightly with butter and toast on a hot skillet until golden brown on one side. Toasting makes all the difference with these sandwiches. These rolls are from Fred Meyer; buy the softest and freshest ones you can get your hands on. Add the toasted bread to your serving platter and you’re ready to feed a crowd.