Shrimp Salad on Croissants
Shrimp Salad on Croissants is a delightful dish that combines the buttery goodness of flaky croissants with a creamy, zesty shrimp salad. This recipe is perfect for picnics, brunches, or entertaining guests. With fresh ingredients and simple preparation steps, you’ll impress your friends and family with this restaurant-quality meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 filled croissants each) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Cold preparation
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup dill pickles, chopped
- 4 large croissants
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- If using frozen shrimp, thaw under cold running water or overnight in the fridge. Pat dry and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery, red onion, and dill pickles. Mix until well combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped shrimp until evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Slice each croissant in half horizontally and fill generously with the shrimp salad mixture.
- Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filled croissant (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in fresh herbs like dill or parsley. Substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise for a lighter version while maintaining creaminess.