Shrimp Open Faced Sandwich Food

OPEN-FACED FINGER SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Toast the bread. Trim the crusts. Halve the slices into 1 1/2-by-3-inch pieces.
• For the prosciutto and ricotta: In a small bowl, mix together the ricotta, olive oil, lemon zest and salt. Spread the mixture on 6 pieces of bread. Ribbon a piece of prosciutto on top and garnish with 2 arugula leaves.
• For the avocado: Place 2 slices of avocado on 6 pieces of bread. Sprinkle evenly with the quinoa, sea salt and chile flakes.
• For the smoked salmon: In a small bowl, mix together the creme fraiche and capers. Spread evenly over the remaining 6 pieces of bread. Ribbon a piece of salmon over the top and garnish with 1 or 2 batons of chive.

OPEN-FACED SEAFOOD SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Brush English muffins with butter; set aside. In a bowl, combine the crab, shrimp, 3/4 cup cheese, celery, olives and parsley. Combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard and Worcestershire sauce; pour over seafood mixture and toss to coat. , Place a rounded 1/4 cupful of the mixture on each muffin half; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Place on a baking sheet. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

OPEN FACED CRAB SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• In a bowl, combine crabmeat, green onions, cheese, mayonnaisse and cayenne (or hot pepper sauce).
• Slice tomatoes into eight slices.
• On a baking sheet or broiler pan place English muffin halves and broil 3-4 inches from heat until golden (3-5 minutes); remove from oven.
• Place a tomato slice on each muffin half and top with crab mixture (about 1/2 cup per muffin half)and then sprinkle with extra shredded cheese, if desired.
• Return to oven and broil until cheese browns. (3-5 minutes).

SHRIMP OPEN-FACED SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Toast baguette slices for 5-7 minutes, or until edges are a nice golden brown. Set Aside.
• Heat butter in a large sauté pan until bubbly. Add garlic and shrimp and sauté two minutes on each side. Place in bowl and set aside.
• Add white wine to the pan and simmer until it has reduced. Add parley and then pour over shrimp.
• Combine all ingredients for green mayonnaise in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
• Spread 1 teaspoon of the mayonnaise on each toast.
• Top each slice with 2 whole cooked shrimp and 2 radish slices.
• Garnish with mâche leaves.

NORWEGIAN OPEN FACED SHRIMP SANDWICH

Steps:

• Cut each slice of bread diagonally to make two triangles. Toast the bread lightly.
• Mix the mayonnaise, garlic, white pepper, lemon juice and dill. Spread on toast.
• Put arugula leaves on toast.
• Arrange shrimp on top of arugula leaves.
• Top with red pepper rings and garnish with fresh dill sprig.
• Serve.

SCANDINAVIAN OPEN-FACE BAY SHRIMP SANDWICH

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Spread 1 tablespoon dressing over each bread slice. Mix shrimp into remaining dressing. Place 1 lettuce leaf on each bread slice, pressing to adhere. Arrange 6 cucumber slices atop lettuce on each slice. Arrange shrimp mixture atop cucumbers. Garnish each sandwich with tomato wedge, lemon slice and dill sprig.

EMERIL'S KNIFE AND FORK OPEN-FACED SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• For the white remoulade: In a food processor, fitted with a metal blade, combine the egg, mustard, lemon juice, garlic and horseradish. Process until smooth. With the machine running and in a steady stream, add the oil until the mixture is thick. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
• Spread each side of the bread with the butter. Place the bread on the griddle and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Remove from the griddle. Spread each piece of the bread with the white remoulade. Mound about 1/3 of a pound on the meat on each piece of bread. Lay 2 slices of the cheese on top of each mound of meat. Place each piece of bread on a baking sheet. Place in the oven and bake until the cheese is bubbly, about 6 to 8 minutes. Fry the potatoes in a little hot oil in a saute pan until golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. To serve, place 2 open-faced sandwiches on each plate. Garnish each with a pile of potatoes and parsley.

OPEN-FACE SHRIMP SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Heat broiler.
• Spread bread with dressing; place, cut sides up, on baking sheet. Top with shrimp and cheese.
• Broil, 4 inches from heat, 2 min. or until shrimp are heated through and cheese is melted.
• Sprinkle with cilantro. Squeeze lime juice over sandwiches. Cut each in half to serve.

SCANDINAVIAN SHRIMP-AND-CUCUMBER SANDWICH

Steps:

• Add shrimp to a pot of salted boiling water. Return just to a boil, then transfer shrimp to an ice-water bath. Drain well; slice in half lengthwise.
• Soak onion in cold water 10 minutes; drain.
• Whisk together lemon juice and zest, capers, and oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss with shrimp, onion, cucumber, and dill to combine.
• Spread 2 tablespoons Neufchatel onto each bread slice; top with sliced egg and shrimp mixture.

HOT AND CRUSTY SHRIMP SANDWICH

Steps:

• To make the marinade, mix the oil, garlic, mustard, salt, lemon juice, vinegar, and cayenne in a medium glass or plastic bowl. Stir in the sliced onion and shrimp. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator up to 3 hours.
• Using your hands, remove as much bread as possible from the inside of the half-loaf of French bread, leaving a 1-inch rim. Place the bread pieces in a food processor (fitted with metal blade) and process into crumbs; measure 1 cup. Saute' the 1 cup crumbs in 2 tablespoons of the butter until golden; set aside.
• Preheat oven to 400°F With a fork, mix remaining 4 tablespoons butter with 3 tablespoons parsley and the garlic in a small bowl until combined. Spread on the inside of the hollowed loaf. Remove the shrimp and onions from the marinade (reserving marinade) and place in the loaf. Sprinkle with the olives and pimento, then drizzle with 3 tablespoons marinade (discard remaining marinade). Sprinkle with the sauteed bread crumbs and remaining 2 tablespoons parsley.
• Place the bread on a sheet of foil in the center of the oven. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and the bread is crusty (watch closely--mine did not take this long).
• Using a sharp, serrated knife (or a large mezzaluna, as I used), cut into 6 slices to serve. Serve warm or at room temperature.

OPEN - FACE BAY SHRIMP SANDWICH

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients in medium bowl and season with salt and pepper.
• Spread 1 tablespoon dressing over each bread slice.
• Mix shrimp into remaining dressing.
• Place 1 lettuce leaf on each bread slice. Arrange 6 cucumber slices on top of lettuce. Arrange shrimp mixture on top of cucumbers.
• Garnish each sandwich with tomato wedge, lemon slice and dill sprig.