Pesto shrimp roll sandwiches are my version of a poor man’s lobster roll. Cooked shrimp is mixed with a pesto mayonnaise and served atop lettuce on a big crusty bun. The shrimp can be prepared a day or two before for easy entertaining or on the go meal.
My husband has a deep love for lobster. We have a standing joke about what’s for dinner – lobster! Every night! Our Sunday Supper theme this week is Fathers Day so I wanted to make something lobster-esque for my husband for his big day. It occurred to me that I could make a lobster roll but use shrimp instead of the lobster. It wouldn’t be exactly the same, but shrimp is up there in his list of favorite foods so I knew it’d be close enough.
I added the pesto at the last minute because I thought it’d taste delicious. It did! I served the shrimp salad on French bread because that’s what my husband wanted, but I would have preferred a little less bread so a small bread roll or even a hot dog bun would work. I do think it’s important to toast whatever bread you use, though. The shrimp is so full of flavor that just a simple side salad or maybe coleslaw would go well with it.
Pesto Shrimp Roll Sandwiches
Cooked shrimp is mixed with pesto mayonnaise and served atop lettuce on a big crusty bun. The shrimp can be prepared a day or two before for easy entertaining or on-the-go meals.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds large or extra large shrimp, cooked, deveined and peeled
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Roughly chop the shrimp in to smaller pieces. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and pesto until combined. Whisk in lemon juice, Old Bay, salt and pepper.
- Add shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat.
- Serve shrimp salad on crusty rolls, French bread or even hot dog buns.
Don’t forget to check out the rest of Dad’s favorites from Sunday Supper!
Dad’s Favorite Main Dishes:
- Father’s Day Ribs by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Chorizo Burgers by La Cocina de Leslie
- Whiskey Sliders by Cravings of a Lunatic
- Beer Can Chicken by Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Pesto Shrimp Roll Sandwich by Growing Up Gabel
- Cast Iron Filet Mignon with Wine Sauce by I Run For Wine
- Grilled Tilapia with Blueberry Mango Salsa by Runner’s Tales
- Chicken Wings for Dad by The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Fish with Black Bean Sauce by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Spaghetti with Homemade Meatballs by Curious Cuisiniere
- Tamale Pie Ring by Treats & Trinkets
- Grill-Roasted Chicken & Vegetables by Foxes Loves Lemons
- Grandma Papina’s Lamb Stew by Webicurean
- Barbecue Beans and Ribs by Food Lust People Love
- Skillet Meat Lasagna by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Panko Crusted Snapper by Supper for a Steal
- Gluten Free Bourbon Honey Grilled Pork Chops by No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
- Boiled Shrimp for Father’s Day by The Catholic Foodie
- Dad’s Famous Baby Back Ribs by Family Foodie
- Turkey Stuffed Peppers by Ruffles & Truffles
- Lightened Up Fish Biriyani With Fresh Dill by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Cauliflower, Potato, and Cheddar Pierogi by Healthy.Delicious
Dad’s Favorite Appetizers and Sides:
- Spicy Caramelized Bacon Wrapped Smoked Oysters by Noshing with the Nolands
- Tuna Pasta Salad – Dad’s Recipe by Juanita’s Cocina
- Grilled Bok Choy by Shockingly Delicious
- Bacon-Cheddar Potato Salad by Home Cooking Memories
- Couscous Tabbouleh by Soni’s Food
Dad’s Favorite Desserts
- Dad’s Cheesecake by Table for 7
- Cheese Crackers by The Urban Mrs
- Coconut Cream Pie by Cookin’ Mimi
- Chewy Oat Cookies with a Banana Bread Influence by What Smells So Good?
- Homemade Nutter Butters by Pies and Plots
- Shoot for the Stars Chocolate Cupcakes by Ninja Baking
- Golden Coconut Bars by Magnolia Days
- Classic Oatmeal Raisin Cookies by NeighborFood
- Velvet Cookies by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Pecan Pie by Small Wallet Big Appetite
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I am so in love with this sandwich. I’ll take three!
I love shrimp, and having it tossed with pesto would be over-the-top delicious!
I love pesto on everything! This sounds good to me.
Love the combo of pesto and shrimp. I would slather this on and relish it. Would taste great with noodles too I imagine.
YUM!!!!!! It looks good
Mmm I think adding pesto to these sammies sounded like a great idea!
So neat! We don’t eat mayo here though, I may try it with Greek yogurt!
Pesto and shrimp is such a great combination. These rolls look incredible and great for Father’s Day!
These are gorgeous! What a great choice for #SundaySupper.
My dad would have loved this. He grew up on the east coast and loved seafood.
Yummy! These shrimp rolls look delicious and then pesto on top? Yes please~
These look and sound simply divine! Thank you for sharin!
Wish I could choose lobster for dinner every night, too =) How clever of you to create this oh, so tasty looking and sounding shrimp substitute! Thank you, Camille!
Wow, that looks so good. Just had pesto with salmon for the first time and I know I would love it with shrimp!!
A shrimp roll sounds so good and very summer appropriate!
That looks amazing! I’d be okay with just that pesto mayo smeared on that crusty roll, yum.
Pesto and shrimp is a combo made in heaven. I could eat it for days! What a fabulous way to turn it into a salad and make a sandwich. What a great treat for a dad or anyone for that matter.
My favorite thing on earth is authentic Maine Lobster Roll. I never made a shrimp roll though and love the idea. YUM!
If only we could have lobster for dinner every night! 🙂 I love this version that’s a little friendlier on the wallet. Looks delish!
What a great idea! I actually prefer shrimp to lobster, I think.
Love it! I am such a pesto freak and on shrimp, perfect! Awesome sandwich!
I love the combination of pesto and shrimp.