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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
2. Gently pat the cooked shrimp dry with a paper towel and cut them into bite-sized pieces if necessary.
3. Lay out the slices of bread on a clean surface. Spread a generous layer of herbed spread on each slice of bread.
4. Arrange butter lettuce leaves on two of the slices of bread to create a base layer.
5. Place an even layer of shrimp over the lettuce.
6. Add thinly sliced cucumbers evenly on top of the shrimp.
7. Optionally, add thinly sliced radishes for extra crunch and flavor.
8. Top each sandwich with the remaining slices of bread, spread-side down.
9. Gently press the sandwiches together and cut them in half diagonally for serving.
10. Serve immediately and enjoy your Cool As a Cucumber Shrimp Sandwich!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
399 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.7 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 201 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 945 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.7 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 34.7 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 182 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 844 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
