Shrimp Salad Sandwiches with Avocado, Bacon & Watercress

These exquisite, company ready sandwiches take a bit more work than a PB & J, but one bite will prove that they're worth the extra effort.  Fresh flavors from chipotle pepper purée, lime and cilantro make them irresistible!

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Cooking Directions

  • Heat the water, lemon, peppercorns and coriander seeds in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat to a simmer.  Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes or until the shrimp are cooked through.  Rinse the shrimp mixture with cold water and drain well in a colander.  Discard the lemon, peppercorns and coriander seeds.
  • Stir the mayonnaise, chipotle pureé, lime juice, celery and onion in a large bowl.  Add the shrimp and cilantro and stir to coat.  Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Divide the bacon, shrimp mixture, avocado and watercress among 4 bread slices and top with the remaining bread slices.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cold water
  • 1 lemon, cut into quarters
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon whole coriander seeds
  • 0.5 pound uncooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.5 ounce chipotle pepper puree (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
  • 0.25 cup chopped cilantro
  • 8 slices bacon, cooked
  • 1 cup sliced avocado
  • 1 bunch watercress
  • 8 slices Pepperidge Farm® Whole Grain 100% Whole Wheat Bread