- June 4, 2024
- Fish & Seafood
Grilled Shrimp Rolls
Enjoy a taste of coastal cuisine with this delicious grilled shrimp roll recipe, featuring succulent grilled shrimp chopped and mixed into a creamy mayo base, all nestled in a perfectly toasted croissant. These rolls are a delightful blend of rich flavors and satisfying textures, perfect for any summertime meal.
Why This Recipe Works
Packed with Flavor: These grilled shrimp rolls are both cool and refreshing and packed with bold flavor at the same time! The succulent shrimp with creamy mayo and tangy lemon perfectly complement the bold paprika and cayenne pepper in the Cajun seasoning. Serve on a flaky, butter croissant, this grilled shrimp rolls recipe has the perfect balance of flavors and textures!
Budget Friendly: Shrimp rolls are a wonderful budget-friendly version of your favorite lobster rolls! You don’t need to spend a lot of money to have a decadent and delicious seafood roll. These are perfect for a spring or summer meal, especially when you have to feed a crowd!
Supplies Needed
- Grill
- Skewers
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- Croissants: Croissants will serve as our buns for these grilled shrimp rolls. You can opt for using lobster roll buns or brioche buns instead if you prefer!
- Shrimp: You can buy raw shrimp that is already deveined and peeled, or you can peel it yourself! If the shrimp is frozen, allow it to defrost in a bowl of cold water.
- Cajun Seasoning: I like to use Tony’s Cajun Seasoning, but you can use your favorite blend or opt for Old Bay!
- Olive Oil: A little bit of olive oil is needed to coat the shrimp before grilling.
- Mayo: Mayo adds a creamy texture and balances out the bold flavors of the Cajun seasoning.
- Celery: For crunch!
- Green Onions: Green onions add a light, savory flavor!
- Fresh Herbs: Freshly chopped dill and chives brighten the flavor and perfectly complement the shrimp!
- Lemon: For a hint of tanginess!
- Spices: For added flavor, add garlic powder, smoky paprika, salt, and black pepper. Be sure to taste before adding salt, since some Cajun seasonings already contain salt!
How To Grill The Shrimp
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat the grill to medium direct heat. If using wooden skewers, soak them at least 20-25 minutes before grilling.
- Prep Shrimp: Defrost and rinse the shrimp. Ensure they are peeled, deveined and the tails are removed. Pat them dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
- Season: Add the shrimp to a mixing bowl and combine with the 1 tsp of your favorite Cajun seasoning blend (or sub with Old Bay) and 2 tsp of olive oil. Toss to combine so the shrimp is evenly coated.
- Skewer: Skewer the shrimp so they are secure. Pro Tip! Use two skewers to secure the shrimp to make it easier to flip and turn to prevent the shrimp from spinning.
- Grill: Once the grill is preheated, ensure the grates are clean and lightly oiled. Place the shrimp skewers directly onto the grill grates and let them cook for 2 minutes and then flip when they easily release from the grate.
- Cook Until Opaque: Continue to cook the opposite side for 2-3 minutes. The shrimp are cooked through when they turn opaque and reach an internal temperature of 145 F.
- Cool: Remove the shrimp from the grill and let them cool to room temperature.
How To Make Grilled Shrimp Rolls
- Chop the Shrimp: When the shrimp have cooled, remove them from the skewers and roughly chop the shrimp (this makes it easier to assemble the rolls). Add to a large bowl.
- Add Additional Ingredients: To the mixing bowl, add the mayo, celery, green onion, chives, dill, mayo, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, and mix until fully combined. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Toast Croissants: Lightly toast the croissants in a toaster or oven if desired. Cut through the middle of the croissant to create a “bun” (as pictured), and then scoop the shrimp roll salad mix into the croissant.
- Garnish: Garnish your grilled shrimp rolls with extra fresh herbs or green onion and a little paprika over the top if desired. Serve fresh and enjoy!
Variations
- Buns: Buying croissants from the store is a really good option for shrimp roll buns, but you can use any buns that you prefer! I wouldn’t use regular hot dog buns, though. Go for something a little more flavorful like brioche buns!
- Shrimp: Shrimp is a great budget-friendly option when it comes to seafood. Or, you can substitute the shrimp with langostino if you prefer! If you have a large crowd to feed, be sure to double the recipe!
- Dressing: For a lower fat dressing, you can use low-fat mayo! For a spicier dressing, add a splash of hot sauce!
What To Serve With Your Shrimp Rolls
Grilled shrimp rolls are perfect for summertime get togethers! I love to serve these easy seafood rolls with my best barbecue side dishes that are great to feed a crowd. Try pairing it with some of my easy favorites like:
More Recipes To Try
- Cajun Shrimp & Grits
- Po Boy Sandwich
- Mini Chicago Hot Dog Sliders
- Langostino Ceviche
- Smoked Crab Cakes
Grilled Shrimp Rolls
Enjoy a taste of coastal cuisine with this delicious grilled shrimp roll recipe, featuring succulent grilled shrimp chopped and mixed into a creamy mayo base, all nestled in a perfectly toasted croissant. These rolls are a delightful blend of rich flavors and satisfying textures, perfect for any summertime meal.
Print Pin Rate Servings: 6
Calories: 401kcal
Ingredients
- 6 Croissants
- 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tsp Cajun Seasoning I like Tony's (or substitute with old bay)
- 2 tsp Olive Oil
- 1/3 cup Mayo
- 1/2 cup Celery diced small
- 3 Green Onions sliced small
- 3 tbsp Fresh Chives minced
- 3 tbsp Fresh Dill minced
- 1/2 Lemon Juiced
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Smoky Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
Preparing & Grilling Shrimp
- Preheat the grill for medium direct heat. If using wooden skewers, soak them at least 20-25 min prior to grilling.
- Defrost and rinse the shrimp. Ensure they are peeled, deveined and the tails are removed. Pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
- Add the shrimp to a mixing bowl and combine with the 1 tsp of your favorite Cajun seasoning blend (or sub with old bay) and 2 tsp of olive oil. Toss to combine so the shrimp is evenly coated.
- Skewer the shrimp so they are secure. Pro Tip- Use two skewers to secure the shrimp to make it easier to flip and turn to prevent the shrimp from spinning.
- Once the grill is preheated, ensure the grates are clean and lightly oiled. Place the shrimp skewers directly onto the grill grates and let them cook for 2 minutes and then flip when they easily release from the grate.
- Continue to cook the opposite side for another 2-3 minutes. The shrimp are cooked through when they turn opaque and reach an internal temperature 145 F.
- Remove the shrimp from the grill and let them cool to room temperature.
Assembling The Shrimp Rolls
- When then shrimp have cooled, remove them from the skewers and roughly chop the shrimp (this makes it easier to assemble the rolls). Add to a large bowl.
- To the mixing bowl, add the mayo, celery, green onion, chives, dill, mayo, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, and mix until fully combined. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Lightly toast the croissants in a toaster or oven if desired. Cut through the middle of the croissant to create a "bun" (as pictured) and then scoop the shrimp roll salad mix into the croissant.
- Garnish with extra fresh herbs or green onion and a little paprika over the top if desired. Serve fresh and enjoy!
Notes
The shrimp roll mixture can be kept for 2-3 days stored in the fridge in an air-tight container. It pairs great with traditional brioche rolls or even with crackers or on top of shredded lettuce for a lighter meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1shrimp roll | Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 590mg | Potassium: 343mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 860IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 2mg