Shrimp Roll Buttery Brioche (Printer-Friendly)

Brioche buns loaded with creamy shrimp, tossed in lemon, herbs, and celery for light, fresh flavor.

# What You’ll Need:

→ For the shrimp salad

01 - 1 pound raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 4 cups water
03 - 0.5 lemon, sliced
04 - 1 teaspoon salt
05 - 0.25 teaspoon black peppercorns
06 - 1 bay leaf
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
08 - 0.5 cup mayonnaise
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
10 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
11 - 2 tablespoons celery, diced
12 - 2 tablespoons scallions, sliced
13 - Salt, to taste
14 - Black pepper, to taste

→ For assembling

15 - 4 brioche hot dog buns
16 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a pot, combine 4 cups water, sliced lemon, salt, black peppercorns, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
02 - Add peeled and deveined shrimp to the simmering liquid. Poach for 2-3 minutes, or until shrimp turn opaque and pink. Do not overcook.
03 - Remove cooked shrimp from the liquid and allow to cool until safe to handle. Dice shrimp into small pieces for even mixing.
04 - In a large mixing bowl, combine diced shrimp, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, chopped dill, celery, and scallions. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well to blend flavors.
05 - Brush the inside and outside of brioche buns with softened butter. Place under broiler or toast in a skillet until golden brown and crisp.
06 - Fill each toasted brioche bun generously with the chilled shrimp salad. Serve immediately.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Prepare shrimp salad up to one day in advance for optimal flavor development. Store assembled sandwiches just prior to serving to prevent bread from becoming soggy.
02 - Homemade poached shrimp provide superior flavor compared to pre-cooked varieties.