Southern Shrimp Sandwich

Southern Shrimp Sandwich

• 3/4 pound (340 grams) cooked shrimp, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped green pepper (capsicum)
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped celery
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped cucumber
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) finely chopped scallion, green and white parts
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) mayonnaise
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• Hot sauce to taste (optional)
• 6 hot dog buns
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter
• 1 cup (250 ml) shredded lettuce

• Combine shrimp, vegetables, mayonnaise, salt, pepper and hot sauce (if desired) in a bowl and toss to combine thoroughly. 
• Spread the buns with butter and divide the lettuce among them. 
• Top with the shrimp mixture. 
• Yield: 6 marvelous sandwiches