Caprese And Shrimp Cocktail Sandwich Recipes

CAPRESE AND SHRIMP COCKTAIL SANDWICH

Steps:

• Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.
• Make cocktail sauce. In a bowl, mix together ketchup, horseradish wasabi paste, tabasco and lemon juice.
• In a non-stick skillet, melt 1 teaspoon of butter over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook for 60-90 seconds. Flip and cook the other sides for about 30 seconds then add white wine and cook until the wine is evaporated tossing to coat frequently. Add the 2/3 of the cocktail sauce to the skillet and toss to coat. Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside.
• Slice avocado lengthwise thinly.
• In another bowl, mix together basil and olive oil. Add garlic salt and black pepper to taste.
• Assemble sandwich. On both sides of one slice bread, spread 2 teaspoons butter (1 teaspoon for each side). On one side of the other one slice bread, spread the reserved 1/3 of the cocktail sauce. On one side of the other one slice bread, spread the basil mixture.
• On the basil mixture spread slice bread, place tomato slices, mozzarella slices and avocado slices. Put the butter spread slice bread then put shrimp on the bread and put the cocktail sauce spread slice bread, sauce spread side down, to close sandwich. Press the top gently.

CAPRESE SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place cherry tomatoes on the prepared baking sheet, cut side up; sprinkle with sugar and oregano.
• Bake in the preheated oven until completely wilted, about 1 hour.
• Meanwhile combine celery, carrot, onion, peppercorns, and salt in a saucepan. Add enough water to fill the saucepan halfway. Cover and bring to a boil for 10 minutes. Add shrimp and poach for 5 minutes. Drain, peel, and chop shrimp.
• Cut buffalo mozzarella into cubes; place in a colander or sieve to drain off excess water.
• Place bread in the bowl of a food processor and pulse to make breadcrumbs. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and cook until crispy and golden in color, about 3 minutes.
• Mix the buffalo mozzarella cubes with cooked shrimp in a large bowl. Add chopped black olives and season to taste with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange on a serving plate and top with caramelized tomatoes and toasted breadcrumbs. Drizzle with some more olive oil and garnish with basil leaves.

OLIVE GARDEN SHRIMP CAPRESE

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes, basil, olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning and salt in a large bowl and blend thoroughly. Cover, set aside and marinate for at least 1 hour.
• Heat a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add butter and let melt. Stir in white wine and bring to a boil. Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese and bring to a simmer. Let sauce reduce to desired consistency.
• Add cooked, drained pasta and marinated tomatoes to skillet. Stir to thoroughly coat pasta with sauce.
• Transfer pasta and sauce to serving platter and top with mozzarella cheese.
• Grill or sauté shrimp until internal temperature reaches 150°F and set aside.
• Place serving platter in broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese has melted.
• Top pasta with cooked shrimp and serve.

SHRIMP COCKTAIL SANDWICH

Steps:

• Butter the slices of bread.
• Mix the cocktail sauce ingredients together then add the shrimp, stirring well to coat.
• Top one slice of bread with the arugula leaves followed by the shrimp mixture.
• Top with the other slice of bread.
• Cut into trianges and serve!

CAPRESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Salt the tomatoes and layer on the bottom piece of bread with the mozzarella and basil. Drizzle with Basil Oil. Top with the remaining piece of bread. Slice into portions.
• Add the basil to boiling water for 45 seconds to 1 minute. Remove to a bowl of ice water to stop it from further cooking. Dry and add to a blender. Add the olive oil, and blend until smooth. Strain through cheesecloth into a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add the lemon juice right before serving.

SMOKY CAPRESE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• If your ciabatta rolls are very bready, pick out a little of the crumb. Put the rolls on a baking pan and bake until warm and crisp on the outside, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat a small grill pan or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until very hot. Toss the red onion in 1 tablespoon of the oil and sprinkle with a little salt, then grill, turning occasionally, until slightly softened and charred in spots, about 6 minutes.
• Stir together the basil, smoked almonds, crushed red pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil in a bowl.
• Arrange the bottom halves of the ciabatta rolls on a work surface. Drizzle with a little olive oil, then arrange the tomatoes on top; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Next, top evenly with the onions, followed by the almond mixture. Lay the mozzarella on top; sprinkle with salt and pepper and drizzle with a little more olive oil. Top with the arugula and serve immediately.

CAPRESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• If using focaccia, cut the slices across the middle so you have a total of eight slices. Spread 1/4 tbsp pesto over four of the focaccia or bread slices, and drizzle each of the remaining four slices with 1/2 tsp olive oil.
• Divide the rocket, mozzarella, tomatoes, basil leaves and red onion slices over the pesto-topped focaccia or bread. Drizzle 1/4 tsp balsamic vinegar over each of the remaining slices. Sandwich the slices together, wrap up for a picnic or serve straightaway. Best eaten on the day they're made.