Open-Faced Fried Shrimp Sandwiches with Ginger Mayonnaise Recipe

Name: Open-Faced Fried Shrimp Sandwiches with Ginger Mayonnaise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pound small shrimp, shelled; All-purpose flour seasoned with salt and cayenne; Vegetable oil, for deep frying the shrimp; 4 tablespoons minced peeled fresh gingerroot; 1 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 6 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard; 8 slices rye bread, toasted lightly; 20 radishes, trimmed and sliced thin; 2 cups lightly packed alfalfa sprouts; 8 watercress sprigs for garnish; 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pound small shrimp, shelled
All-purpose flour seasoned with salt and cayenne
Vegetable oil, for deep frying the shrimp
4 tablespoons minced peeled fresh gingerroot
1 1/3 cup mayonnaise
6 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
8 slices rye bread, toasted lightly
20 radishes, trimmed and sliced thin
2 cups lightly packed alfalfa sprouts
8 watercress sprigs for garnish
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1
In a plastic bag, toss the shrimp with the seasoned flour to coat them, transfer the shrimp to a large sieve, and shake off the excess flour.
2
In a kettle heat 1 inch of the oil over moderately high heat until it registers 375 degrees on a deep-fat thermometer and in it fry the shrimp in batches, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute, or until they are just cooked through, transferring them as they are fried to paper towels to drain.
3
In a bowl stir together the gingerroot, mayonnaise and mustard until the mixture is well combined and spread 1 tablespoon of the ginger mayonnaise on each pieces of toast.
4
Arrange the radishes, alfalfa sprouts and shrimp decoratively on the toast and tuck a watercress sprig into each sandwich.
5
Stir the lemon juice into the remaining mayonnaise and serve the sandwiches with the mayonnaise drizzled over them.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pound small shrimp, shelled, All-purpose flour seasoned with salt and cayenne, Vegetable oil, for deep frying the shrimp, 4 tablespoons minced peeled fresh gingerroot, and more.

Yes, Open-Faced Fried Shrimp Sandwiches with Ginger Mayonnaise falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Open-Faced Fried Shrimp Sandwiches with Ginger Mayonnaise

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