Cool As a Cucumber Shrimp Sandwich
Elevate your lunchtime routine with the refreshing and flavor-packed "Cool As a Cucumber Shrimp Sandwich." This quick and easy recipe brings together succulent, cooked shrimp; crisp, seedless cucumber slices; and a creamy herbed spread made with tangy Greek yogurt, zesty lemon juice, and fresh dill. Nestled between layers of butter lettuce and hearty whole-grain bread, this sandwich offers a satisfying crunch and a light, citrusy finish. Perfect for a summer picnic or a quick weekday meal, this no-cook recipe is ready in just 15 minutes. Optional radish slices add an extra pop of color and bite, making each sandwich both visually stunning and irresistibly tasty. Experience a cool, coastal-inspired bite that’s as refreshing as it is delicious!
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Ingredients
- 200 grams Shrimp (peeled and deveined, cooked)
- 1 medium Cucumber (seedless, thinly sliced)
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 4 slices Whole-grain sandwich bread
- 2 medium Radishes (thinly sliced, optional)
- 4 leaves Butter lettuce leaves
Directions
Step 1
1. In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, chopped dill, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the herbed spread.
Step 2
2. Gently pat the cooked shrimp dry with a paper towel and cut them into bite-sized pieces if necessary.
Step 3
3. Lay out the slices of bread on a clean surface. Spread a generous layer of herbed spread on each slice of bread.
Step 4
4. Arrange butter lettuce leaves on two of the slices of bread to create a base layer.
Step 5
5. Place an even layer of shrimp over the lettuce.
Step 6
6. Add thinly sliced cucumbers evenly on top of the shrimp.
Step 7
7. Optionally, add thinly sliced radishes for extra crunch and flavor.
Step 8
8. Top each sandwich with the remaining slices of bread, spread-side down.
Step 9
9. Gently press the sandwiches together and cut them in half diagonally for serving.
Step 10
10. Serve immediately and enjoy your Cool As a Cucumber Shrimp Sandwich!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (808.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 955.1 |
| Total Fat 30.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 3.2g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 422.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2290.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 102.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.1g | |
| Protein 74.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 405.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1619.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories