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Not one to take a backseat to its more famous big brother, the Lobster Roll, this delicious Poached Shrimp Roll recipe is just as tasty and just as easy to prepare. This famous sandwich is very easy to make, taking perfectly poached Shrimp that are diced into bite-sized pieces that are mixed together in a smooth and creamy sauce. The mixture is piled sky high into a bread roll that\u2019s filled with crispy Lettuce ready for devouring. In this recipe we\u2019ll show you how to make a simple and easy Poached Shrimp Roll, ready in under 20 minutes!

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The first step is to prepare and Poach the Shrimp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Of course, the hero of this dish is the beautifully cooked Shrimp. You can use any kind of Shrimp you like for this dish. We recommend getting some large Shrimp such as Jumbo Shrimp. That way you can cut it up into large chunks which adds the feeling of abundance to the dish

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I would recommend getting peeled Shrimp from the store, it will just make cooking them a whole lot easier than preparing whole Shrimp. You can cook the whole Shrimp and then peel it once cooked without too much fuss. It will take a little bit more time, however, so we recommend going with some good quality Shrimp that is already peeled

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The beautiful Shrimp is poached in water for 5 minutes until perfectly cooked<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Bring a large pot of water to a slight boil. Nothing too aggressive, just enough for some movement in the water. A super-aggressive boil may damage the Shrimp, so keep it a little bit lower on the temperature. Once warm, season the Water well with Salt and then add your Shrimp

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Batch cook the Shrimp for the best result<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019d suggest cooking the Shrimp in batches to avoid overcrowding the Pot. This recipe will be enough to feed 4 people with beautifully cooked Shrimp Rolls, so you\u2019ll need about 200g \/ 7 oz. of Shrimp (weight calculated once the Shrimp has been peeled). Batch cooking will help to regulate the water temperature. Adding too many Shrimp to the pot will drop the heat of the pot too much, preventing them from cooking

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Poach the Shrimp in the Water until they turn bright pink and firm to the touch. It should take about 4 minutes, just check them as you cook. Once cooked, immediately remove them from the hot water and place them in cold, iced water (or simply run them under cold water). This will stop the cooking process. Once cooled, chop the Shrimp into bite-sized chunks. You want them pretty chunky, as to showcase the abundance of this amazing ingredient when they\u2019re stuffed into the rolls

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the delicious sauce in our Poached Shrimp Roll recipe consists of Mayo, Celery, Lemon Juice, Hot Sauce, Salt, and Pepper<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Preparing the simple Sauce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A classic Lobster \/ Shrimp Roll is made using a Mayonnaise based sauce. It\u2019s really easy to make, and we\u2019re not going to tell you to make your own Mayo from scratch for this recipe! Simply add about \u00bd cup of Mayonnaise to a bowl and mix in Lemon Juice, finely diced Celery, some Hot Sauce, and season with Salt and Pepper

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How much Lemon to add is as much about the consistency of the Mayonnaise as it is the flavor. You don\u2019t want the Mayo to become too runny or liquidy. It needs to still be quite thick to adhere to the Shrimp and not drop out all over the roll. Certain Mayonnaise brands have different thickness levels, So I recommend gradually adding Lemon Juice while mixing, checking the consistency as you go. About \u00bc a Lemon will be more than enough for this recipe

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Adding Celery to the dish is primarily there for a textural addition. There\u2019s no real crunchiness to the dish other than the Celery, so while the flavor may be mild, it does play a key role in making the perfect Poached Shrimp Roll. Try to dice it thinly so you don\u2019t have bit chunks of Celery showing up in the dish. This recipe is all about showcasing the amazing Shrimp

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We recommend using Kewpie Mayonnaise for some added sweetness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can use regular Mayo, but we highly recommend trying our Poached Shrimp Roll recipe with Kewpie Mayonnaise. This sweet Japanese Mayo is widely available everywhere these days and tastes so good. In fact, we use it almost exclusively in any of our Mayonnaise based recipes. It\u2019s got a rich, sweetness that tastes so addictive. It\u2019s worth a try!

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Finish the Sauce with your favorite Hot Sauce, just don\u2019t go overboard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A hallmark characteristic of a classic Shrimp Roll is a little bit of heat there right at the end. This is achieved by adding a few splashes of hot sauce to the dish. For this recipe we used classic Tabasco Sauce, mainly because it was the only hot sauce we had in the house at the time!

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You can use any hot sauce you like for this recipe. We know how much of a personal preference hot sauce is, so I recommend simply adding your favorite. They\u2019re all going to taste great! I will caution, however, not to go overboard with the hot sauce. Especially if you\u2019re making this dish for a few people! Even if you love things super-spicy, everyone else may not

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The dish is all about showcasing the amazing freshness and flavor of Shrimp. So, dousing the whole thing with a load of hot sauce is going to simply dilute those wonderful flavors of the Shrimp. So, just add a splash or two to the sauce and give it a taste before adding to the Rolls. If you think you\u2019ve added too much you can always add more Mayo or Lemon Juice to balance everything out

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It isn’t a complete Poached Shrimp Roll without some fresh, crispy lettuce tying the whole sandwich together<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Stuff the Bread Rolls with some Lettuce and as much Shrimp mixture as you can fit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best Shrimp Rolls are the ones that are ridiculously overflowing with filling. Like, to the point where it\u2019s almost comical how much filling has been added. The point of this dish is not to make it easy to eat, but to showcase the amazing abundance of the amazing Shrimp. So really try to jam as much of that delicious Shrimp Mayo mixture into the rolls as you can

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At the base of the Rolls, you want to add some Lettuce. Add enough to coat the bottom of the Bread and have some sticking over the edges. Not only does this look great, but the Lettuce will act as a barrier to protect the bread from getting soggy. It also adds a nice crunchy texture to the dish

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When it comes to rolls, you can\u2019t go wrong with hot dog style bread rolls. This is a decadent dish, so go all out with the bread. We recommend some good quality Brioche or Potato Rolls for the best result. Martins Hot Dog Potato Rolls are always a good option, and our personal favorite

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To finish, try serving the Poached Shrimp Roll with a handful of Chips to complete the plate. For our recipe there should be easily enough to make 8 rolls \u2013 so 2 each for 4 people. This dish is great for a hearty lunch or tasty dinner that is so easy to make!

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