Description
Delicious shrimp sandwiches with a spicy kick, perfect for a quick meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled, deveined and patted dry)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 to 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove (grated)
- 4 burger buns
- 2 tablespoons butter or mayo (to toast)
- 1 to 2 avocados
- tomato slices (as needed)
Instructions
- Mix. Combine the shrimp and all the ingredients (under the spicy shrimp) in a bowl and toss to coat.
- Cook. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, arrange the shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and tender. Transfer the shrimp to a plate. If necessary, cook them in two batches depending on the size of your pan.
- Toast buns. Spread a thin layer of softened butter or mayo on the cut sides of the buns. Place the buns cut-side down in the same pan and cook for about 30 seconds, or until golden and toasted. Keep an eye on them to prevent over-browning. Repeat in batches until all the buns are toasted.
- Make sauce. Stir all sauce ingredients together in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.
- Assemble Sandwiches. Spread sauce on the bottom half of the toasted bun. Layer 6–9 cooked shrimp over the sauce, then add sliced tomato. Spread mashed avocado on the top half of the bun, place it on top, and press gently to close.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of sriracha sauce.
- You can use store-bought mayo or make your own for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg