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.
🧾 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
🥛 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
🥖 Rolls
4–6 soft bread rolls (hot dog buns or burger buns work best)
2 tbsp butter (for toasting)
🌿 Optional Toppings
chopped parsley or coriander
extra cheese for melting
chili sauce or garlic mayo drizzle
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
🍤 STEP 1: Prepare the Shrimp
Wash and clean shrimp properly
Pat dry (important for good sear)
Season lightly with:
salt
pepper
paprika
👉 Dry shrimp = better browning, not watery filling
🔥 STEP 2: Cook Shrimp
Heat butter + olive oil in pan
Add garlic and sauté 20–30 seconds
Add shrimp
Cook 2–3 minutes per side until:
pink
slightly curled
juicy (don’t overcook)
Add lemon juice
Remove shrimp and set aside
👉 Don’t overcook shrimp or they become rubbery
🧅 STEP 3: Build Flavor Base
In the same pan:
Add a little more butter if needed
Add onions
Cook until soft and slightly golden
This step builds the sweet savory base flavor
🥛 STEP 4: Make Creamy Sauce
Add flour → stir for 30 seconds (removes raw taste)
Slowly pour in milk while stirring
Add cream
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
🧀 STEP 5: Add Cheese & Shrimp
Add grated cheese
Stir until melted and creamy
Add cooked shrimp back in
Mix gently so shrimp stay whole
Let simmer 1–2 minutes.
👉 You now have a thick creamy shrimp filling
🥖 STEP 6: Toast the Rolls
Slice buns open
Spread butter inside
Toast on pan until:
golden
slightly crispy edges
soft inside
👉 Toasting prevents soggy rolls
🧁 STEP 7: Assemble Shrimp Rolls
Spoon creamy shrimp mixture into each roll
Fill generously
Top with:
extra cheese (optional)
parsley
chili flakes
🔥 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.
😋 RESULT
You get:
juicy shrimp
creamy garlic sauce
soft buttery bread
slightly crispy toasted edges
⭐ PRO TIPS
🦐 1. Don’t overcook shrimp
Shrimp cooks VERY fast—overcooked shrimp becomes rubbery.
🥛 2. Sauce thickness matters
Too thin → filling leaks
Too thick → dry rolls
✔ Perfect = creamy but scoopable
🧄 3. Garlic flavor boost
Add garlic in two stages:
early (base flavor)
late (fresh aroma)
🧀 4. Cheese options
mozzarella = stretchy
cheddar = strong flavor
mix = best result
🥖 5. Best bread
brioche buns (best taste)
hot dog buns (easy option)
homemade milk bread rolls (premium)