Simple Shrimp Open-Faced Sandwich
Simple Shrimp Open-Faced Sandwich
Easy Snack Recipe, Bread Dish, Shrimp Open Sandwich, Open Toast
This is an incredibly simple shrimp open-faced sandwich that even those with ‘clumsy hands’ can whip up in no time! It’s perfect for a quick snack or a light meal, offering a delightful combination of textures and flavors.
Ingredients- 2 slices of bread
- 3 lettuce leaves
- 7 raw shrimp
- 1 piece of butter
- A little mustard sauce
- A little Grana Padano cheese
Shrimp Marinade- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 pinch of black pepper
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin or sake)
Shrimp Glaze- A little butter
- 0.5 Tbsp barbecue sauce
- 1 Tbsp ketchup
- 3 Tbsp water
- A little black pepper
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 pinch of black pepper
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin or sake)
Shrimp Glaze- A little butter
- 0.5 Tbsp barbecue sauce
- 1 Tbsp ketchup
- 3 Tbsp water
- A little black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s start by preparing all the ingredients for your delicious shrimp open-faced sandwich. Wash the lettuce leaves thoroughly under running water and pat them dry. Prepare the raw shrimp by cleaning them.
Step 2
For the shrimp, remove the heads and peel off the shells. In a clean bowl, place the shrimp. Add 1 pinch of salt, 1 pinch of black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of cooking wine (like mirin or sake). Gently mix everything together to marinate the shrimp. The cooking wine will help eliminate any fishy odor and enhance the flavor.
Step 3
Heat a pan over medium heat and melt about 1 piece (around 10g) of butter. Once the butter is melted and fragrant, add the marinated shrimp to the pan and spread them out evenly.
Step 4
Cook the shrimp, flipping them occasionally, until they turn a vibrant red color. Ensure they are cooked through but be careful not to overcook them, as they can become tough. Aim for a beautiful pinkish-red hue.
Step 5
Once the shrimp are fully cooked, add the prepared glaze ingredients to the pan: 0.5 tablespoon of barbecue sauce, 1 tablespoon of ketchup, and 3 tablespoons of water. Stir well to coat the shrimp evenly with the sauce.
Step 6
Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the sauce simmer and thicken until it coats the shrimp nicely. Just before finishing, sprinkle a little black pepper over the shrimp. This completes your flavorful glazed shrimp!
Step 7
Now, let’s toast the bread. In a clean pan, melt a little butter (about 5g) and place the 2 slices of bread in the pan. Toast both sides of the bread until they are golden brown and slightly crispy. Using butter will add a wonderful richness to the toast.
Step 8
Spread 1-2 tablespoons of mustard sauce evenly over one side of the toasted bread. The zesty mustard sauce complements the sweet and savory glazed shrimp beautifully. Feel free to adjust the amount to your preference.
Step 9
Tear the washed and dried lettuce leaves into bite-sized pieces and arrange them on top of the mustard-coated bread. This will add a refreshing crunch to your sandwich.
Step 10
Now, carefully place the delicious glazed shrimp on top of the lettuce layer. Don’t be shy – pile them on generously for a truly satisfying bite!
Step 11
Finally, for an extra touch of flavor and elegance, grate a little Grana Padano cheese or Parmesan cheese over the shrimp. Your beautiful and tasty shrimp open-faced sandwich is now complete! Enjoy every bite.
