Grilled Shrimp Rolls with Sorrel Recipe

Grilled Shrimp Rolls with Sorrel Recipe

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for brushing
  • 1 tablespoon rosemary leaves
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 40 large shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 scallions, finely chopped
  • 3 cornichons, finely chopped
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 large stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons minced tarragon
  • 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon gin
  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry
  • 8 hot dog rolls (preferably potato rolls), split
  • 8 large sorrel or arugula leaves
  1. In a large shallow dish, combine 1/4 cup of the olive oil with the rosemary, lemon zest and two-thirds of the garlic. Stir in the shrimp and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
  2. In a bowl, stir the mayonnaise with the scallions, cornichons, shallot, celery, tarragon, sherry vinegar, paprika, celery seeds and the remaining minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Light a grill. Toss the shrimp with the gin and sherry. Thread the shrimp onto 8 skewers; season with salt and pepper. Grill the shrimp over a hot fire until lightly charred and cooked through, 3 minutes per side; let cool slightly. Stir the grilled shrimp into the mayonnaise dressing.
  4. Brush the cut sides of the hot dog rolls with olive oil and grill until toasted. Place a sorrel leaf in each roll, spoon the shrimp salad into the rolls and serve.