Creamy Shrimp Rolls

These rolls are basically:

• buttery toasted bread rolls
• juicy garlic shrimp
• rich creamy sauce
• herbs + optional cheese
  All combined into one warm, creamy sandwich-style roll.

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🧾 Ingredients

🍤 Shrimp Filling

• 500g shrimp (peeled, deveined, medium size)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4–5 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
• 1 tsp paprika (for color + flavor)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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🥛 Creamy Sauce

• 1 cup cooking cream (or heavy cream)
• ½ cup milk (adjust for consistency)
• 1 tbsp flour (to thicken)
• 2 tbsp cream cheese (optional but makes it richer)
• ½ cup grated cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
• 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian herbs

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🥖 Rolls

• 4–6 soft bread rolls (hot dog buns or burger buns work best)
• 2 tbsp butter (for toasting)

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🌿 Optional Toppings

• chopped parsley or coriander
• extra cheese for melting
• chili sauce or garlic mayo drizzle

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👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

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🍤 STEP 1: Prepare the Shrimp

1. Wash and clean shrimp properly
2. Pat dry (important for good sear)
3. Season lightly with:
   • salt
   • pepper
   • paprika

👉 Dry shrimp = better browning, not watery filling

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🔥 STEP 2: Cook Shrimp

1. Heat butter + olive oil in pan
2. Add garlic and sauté 20–30 seconds
3. Add shrimp
4. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until:
   • pink
   • slightly curled
   • juicy (don’t overcook)
5. Add lemon juice
6. Remove shrimp and set aside

👉 Don’t overcook shrimp or they become rubbery

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🧅 STEP 3: Build Flavor Base

In the same pan:

1. Add a little more butter if needed
2. Add onions
3. Cook until soft and slightly golden

This step builds the sweet savory base flavor

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🥛 STEP 4: Make Creamy Sauce

1. Add flour → stir for 30 seconds (removes raw taste)
2. Slowly pour in milk while stirring
3. Add cream
4. Stir until smooth and slightly thick

Then add:

• cream cheese (optional but recommended)
• herbs (oregano / Italian mix)
• salt + pepper

👉 Sauce should coat spoon, not run like water

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🧀 STEP 5: Add Cheese & Shrimp

1. Add grated cheese
2. Stir until melted and creamy
3. Add cooked shrimp back in
4. Mix gently so shrimp stay whole

Let simmer 1–2 minutes.

👉 You now have a thick creamy shrimp filling

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🥖 STEP 6: Toast the Rolls

1. Slice buns open
2. Spread butter inside
3. Toast on pan until:
   • golden
   • slightly crispy edges
   • soft inside

👉 Toasting prevents soggy rolls

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🧁 STEP 7: Assemble Shrimp Rolls

1. Spoon creamy shrimp mixture into each roll
2. Fill generously
3. Top with:
   • extra cheese (optional)
   • parsley
   • chili flakes

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🔥 STEP 8: Final Melt (Optional but AMAZING)

Place filled rolls in pan or oven:

• 2–3 minutes on low heat OR
• 180°C oven for 5 minutes

This melts cheese slightly and blends flavors.

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😋 RESULT

You get:

• juicy shrimp
• creamy garlic sauce
• soft buttery bread
• slightly crispy toasted edges

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⭐ PRO TIPS

🦐 1. Don’t overcook shrimp

Shrimp cooks VERY fast—overcooked shrimp becomes rubbery.

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🥛 2. Sauce thickness matters

Too thin → filling leaks
Too thick → dry rolls
✔ Perfect = creamy but scoopable

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🧄 3. Garlic flavor boost

Add garlic in two stages:

• early (base flavor)
• late (fresh aroma)

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🧀 4. Cheese options

• mozzarella = stretchy
• cheddar = strong flavor
• mix = best result

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🥖 5. Best bread

• brioche buns (best taste)
• hot dog buns (easy option)
• homemade milk bread rolls (premium)