Shrimp tossed with homemade tartar sauce fills toasted hot dog rolls for this New England favorite. Drive along the coastline from Connecticut to Maine and you’ll find little roadside stands selling lobster, shrimp or clam rolls. This simple version captures their flavor.
Helpful hints:
• Buy shelled shrimp.
• If whole wheat hot dog rolls are not available, use 2 slices whole wheat bread.
Countdown:
• Make dressing.
• Complete recipe.
Shopping list:
1 bag washed, ready-to-eat shredded lettuce, 6 ounces peeled cooked shrimp, 1 small jar sweet pickle relish and 2 whole-wheat hot dog rolls
Staples: reduced-fat mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt and black peppercorns
Shrimp Roll
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoons drained sweet pickle relish
Salt and fresh ground black pepper
1/2 pound peeled, cooked shrimp
2 hot whole-wheat hot dog rolls
1 cup washed, ready-to-eat shredded lettuce
Mix mayonnaise, mustard and relish together in a medium bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add shrimp and toss to coat shrimp. Split hot dog rolls open and toast in a toaster oven or under a broiler. Fill rolls with shredded lettuce and shrimp mixture.
Per serving: 319 calories, 13 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 229 mg cholesterol, 29 g protein, 24 g carbohydrates, 6 g dietary fiber, 4 g sugars, 689 mg sodium.
Exchanges/Choices: 2 starch, 3 lean meat, 1 1/2-fat
From "Mix 'n' Match Meals in Minutes for People with Diabetes" by Linda Gassenheimer, published by the American Diabetes Association. Reprinted with permission from The American Diabetes Association. Gassenheimer's latest book is "Simply Smoothies: Fresh & Fast Diabetes-Friendly Snacks & Complete Meals," published by the American Diabetes Association. To order either book call 1-800-232-6733 or order online at www.shopdiabetes.org.)
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