Connecticut-style Shrimp Rolls (hot Buttered Shrimp Rolls)
  1. Bring 5 cups water to boil in large saucepan over high heat.

  2. Stir in 1½ pounds shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed and 1 tablespoon table salt.

  3. Cover and let stand off heat until shrimp are firm and opaque, about 6 minutes, shaking saucepan halfway through.

  4. Fill large bowl halfway with ice and water.

  5. Transfer shrimp to ice bath and let cool for 5 minutes.

  6. Drain shrimp and pat dry with paper towels.

  7. Cut half of shrimp into ½-inch pieces; coarsely chop remaining shrimp into pieces smaller than ½ inch.

  8. Spread 2 tablespoons salted butter, softened, evenly on outer sides of 4 New England–style hot dog buns.

  9. Toast outside of buns in 12-inch skillet over medium heat until deep golden brown, about 5 minutes.

  10. Transfer buns to serving platter.

  11. Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in now-empty skillet over medium heat.

  12. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until butter stops spattering.

  13. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in shrimp, 1 minced small shallot, and ¼ teaspoon salt.

  14. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp is heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

  15. Divide shrimp mixture among buns.

  16. Drizzle with any remaining butter from skillet and sprinkle rolls with 2 teaspoons minced chives.

  17. Serve with lemon wedges.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🥪Sandwich

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions🍽️Casual Dining🏞️Picnic🌞Summer

Season☀️Summer

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 20m

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