Zesty Garlic Shrimp Rolls with Avocado
Indulge in these delectable Zesty Garlic Shrimp Rolls, perfectly complemented by creamy avocado and a zesty sour cream sauce. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner, these sandwiches are perfectly paired with a warm bowl of tomato soup. The succulent shrimp are sautéed in a fragrant mixture of garlic and spices, and when nestled into soft sandwich or hot dog buns, they become irresistible. Enjoy a taste of the ocean with every bite!
4
Servings
165
Calories
13
Ingredients
Ingredients
sour cream
1/2 cup (none)
lime
1/2 (juice)
chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons (none)
salt
1/2 teaspoon (divided)
hot pepper sauce
2 drops (to taste)
unsalted butter
1 tablespoon (none)
olive oil
1 tablespoon (none)
garlic
2 cloves (minced)
crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon (none)
uncooked large shrimp
1/2 lb (peeled, deveined, tails removed)
soft sandwich buns or hot dog buns
4 (none)
avocado
1 (halved, pitted, sliced)
chopped cabbage
1/2 cup (none)
Instructions
1
In a small bowl, combine sour cream, lime juice, chopped cilantro, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and hot pepper sauce. Mix well and set aside.
2
In a medium skillet, heat the unsalted butter and olive oil over medium heat until the butter has melted. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the butter-oil mixture in a separate bowl for later use.
3
Add minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet and sauté until the garlic becomes tender and fragrant, approximately 1 minute.
4
Raise the heat to medium-high and add the peeled and deveined shrimp along with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook while stirring constantly until the shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3 minutes.
5
While the shrimp is cooking, preheat the broiler to high. Brush the cut sides of the sandwich or hot dog buns with the reserved butter-oil mixture. Place the buns on a baking sheet and position them under the broiler. Broil for about 1 minute or until they start to turn golden brown.
6
Assemble the rolls by spreading 1 teaspoon of the sour cream mixture on the inside of each bun. Layer with chopped cabbage, a generous portion of shrimp, and slices of avocado.
7
Top each roll with an additional teaspoon of the sour cream mixture before serving.
8
Serve any remaining sour cream sauce on the side for drizzling.
Nutrition Information
10.5g
Fat
12.5g
Carbs
6.25g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main protein used in the Zesty Garlic Shrimp Rolls?
The main protein is 1/2 lb of uncooked large shrimp, which should be peeled, deveined, and have the tails removed.
How many servings does this recipe yield?
This recipe yields 4 servings.
What are the calorie counts for a single serving?
Each serving contains approximately 165 calories.
What ingredients are needed for the zesty sour cream sauce?
The sauce consists of sour cream, lime juice, chopped cilantro, salt, and hot pepper sauce.
How much garlic is required for the shrimp?
The recipe calls for 2 cloves of minced garlic.
What fats are used for sautéing the shrimp?
A combination of 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil is used.
What type of buns should I use for these rolls?
You can use 4 soft sandwich buns or hot dog buns.
How is the avocado prepared for this recipe?
One avocado should be halved, pitted, and sliced.
What is the total fat content per serving?
The fat content is 10.5g per serving.
How many grams of protein are in each serving?
There are 6.25g of protein per serving.
What are the carbohydrate counts per serving?
Each serving has 12.5g of carbohydrates.
What vegetable is used as a base layer in the bun?
1/2 cup of chopped cabbage is layered inside the buns.
How long should the shrimp be cooked?
The shrimp should be cooked for about 3 minutes until pink and opaque.
What is the heat setting for cooking the shrimp?
The shrimp should be cooked over medium-high heat.
How do you prepare the buns before serving?
Brush the cut sides with a reserved butter-oil mixture and broil for about 1 minute until golden brown.
What spices are added to the garlic while sautéing?
1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes are added to the garlic.
How much cilantro is used in the sauce?
The recipe uses 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro.
What is the recommended side dish for these shrimp rolls?
The description suggests pairing them with a warm bowl of tomato soup.
How much salt is used in total?
A total of 1/2 teaspoon of salt is used, divided between the sauce and the shrimp.
How many ingredients are in the entire recipe?
There are 13 total ingredients.
What is the first step in the instructions?
Combine sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and hot pepper sauce in a small bowl.
What do you do with the extra sour cream sauce?
Any remaining sauce should be served on the side for drizzling.
What is the suggested broiler setting for the buns?
The broiler should be set to high.
How much lime juice is needed?
The juice from 1/2 of a lime is required.
How much hot pepper sauce should be added?
The recipe suggests 2 drops, or to taste.
What are the primary tags for this recipe?
Tags include shrimp rolls, lunch, snack, seafood, and easy dinner.
Is the garlic sautéed before adding shrimp?
Yes, the garlic and red pepper flakes are sautéed for about 1 minute until fragrant before adding shrimp.
How is the butter-oil mixture used twice?
Most is used to sauté the garlic and shrimp, but 1 tablespoon is reserved to brush the buns.
What determines when the shrimp is fully cooked?
The shrimp are ready when they turn pink and opaque.
What is the order of assembly for the rolls?
Spread sour cream sauce, then add cabbage, shrimp, avocado, and more sauce on top.