Shrimp Rolls with Pepita and Cilantro Pesto

Method6 steps · about 20 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Have the garlic and cilantro chopped, the avocado sliced and both separately prepared sauces ready. Preheat the grill to medium-high.

2. 2

   Step 2: Mix the measured teaspoon of olive oil (1 tsp) with the garlic (1 small), cilantro (1 tbsp) and pinch of salt in a large bowl. Add all the raw shrimp (1 lb) and toss to coat. Keep refrigerated until ready to grill.

   Uses 1 tsp olive oil, for shrimp · 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped · 1 tbsp finely chopped cilantro · 1 pinch sea salt, for shrimp · 1 lb raw shrimp, cleaned, deveined and tails removed

3. 3

   Step 3: Grill the seasoned shrimp for a few minutes per side, turning as needed, until firm, pearly and opaque throughout. Skewer them if that makes turning easier. Transfer to a clean plate and cool briefly before adding mayonnaise; discard any marinade left after raw-shrimp contact.

   Uses All seasoned shrimp lifted from step 2; leave any excess marinade behind

4. 4

   Step 4: Toss all the cooked, briefly cooled shrimp with the mayonnaise (2 tbsp). Season with salt and pepper to taste.

   Uses All grilled shrimp after cooling briefly in step 3 · 2 tbsp mayonnaise · Sea salt, to taste after adding mayonnaise · Black pepper, to taste after adding mayonnaise

5. 5

   Step 5: Open all four buns, brush their interiors with the separate extra olive oil and grill open-faced until lightly toasted.

   Uses 4 potato hot dog buns · Extra olive oil, as needed to brush the bun interiors

6. 6

   Step 6: Fill the four toasted buns with avocado slices and a generous share of the cooked shrimp-mayonnaise mixture. Drizzle with the ready-prepared pepita and cilantro pesto, then add a few or more drops of the ready-prepared serrano chile oil to taste. Serve immediately; refrigerate any unused cooked filling promptly within 2 hours.

   Uses All four toasted buns from step 5 · A generous share of filling from step 4 in each bun · Avocado slices for the four rolls · Ready-prepared Pepita and Cilantro Pesto, as desired · Ready-prepared Serrano Chile in Lime and Oil, as desired