Shrimp Roll

This shrimp roll recipe is not only mouth-watering but really easy to throw together in around 10-15 minutes. Cold shrimp salad meets a soft bun in this creamy delicious sandwich!

Why this recipe works

This shrimp roll is just like a classic lobster roll, but with juicy, plump shrimp instead of lobster meat. The filling is essentially shrimp salad. It’s creamy and flavorful with chives, celery, mayonnaise, and lemon juice. Mix it all together and pile it onto buns, either toasted or as-is, and enjoy!

Not overwhelming the roll with a bunch of different ingredients really helps keep the attention on the shrimp in this recipe. A bit of Old Bay seasoning on the shrimp mixed with the creamy dressing keeps it simple and goes a long way.

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

SHRIMP – You’ll want jumbo shrimp for this recipe that have been peeled, deveined, and have had the tails removed. You can use precooked shrimp in place of raw if you want to save some time. Prepare the shrimp using whichever method you prefer. Check out our grilled shrimp, sauteed shrimp, or air fryer shrimp for a few different options for preparation.

BUN – Regular hot dog buns or New England-style buns will work well for this roll. Optionally smear the buns with butter and toast them on either a skillet or in a toaster oven.

How to Make Shrimp Roll

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

1. Season the shrimp with Old Bay seasoning. Cook shrimp using any method you like, steaming or sautéing is easiest. We steamed ours. Place cooked shrimp in the refrigerator to chill.
2. In a large bowl, mix together mayonnaise, onion powder, horseradish sauce, celery, fresh chives, and lemon juice. Stir well.
3. Stir in cold cooked shrimp.
4. Pile mixture into buns.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

If you’d like to make the shrimp rolls ahead of time I would suggest preparing the shrimp mixture and storing it in an air-tight container up to a day in advance. Simply add it to the buns when you are ready to serve, this way the shrimp mixture won’t leave your buns soggy as they sit.

Yes, you can use precooked frozen shrimp. Allow the shrimp to thaw and toss it with the other ingredients as normal.

Serving Suggestions

Optionally tuck a lettuce leaf into the bun before piling the shrimp mixture in, this will help keep the bun from getting soggy. Otherwise, you can smear the buns with butter or mayo then lightly toast them in a skillet or toaster oven. Serve your shrimp roll with potato chips, french fries, buttered corn, or soup on the side.

More Related Recipes

• Shrimp Boil
• Lobster Roll
• Shrimp Po Boy
• Shrimp Kabobs
• Honey Walnut Shrimp

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