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Fried Shrimp Sandwich with Dill Pickle Slaw

Crispy golden dill fried butterfly shrimps stacked over dill pickle slaw served in a toasted brioche bun.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Burgers & Sandwiches
Servings: 6
Author: the communal feast

Ingredients

  • 4 Brioche buns
  • 1 pound shrimp. thawed
  • 1 10 oz package kale coleslaw
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 TBS milk
  • 1 tsp dill pickle juice
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 TBS garlic powder
  • 1 TBS onion powder
  • 1 TBS smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped
  • salt and pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Dressing:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 TBS good quality mustard maple or smoky is best
  • 1 TBS apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup dill pickles finely chopped
  • 1 TBS dill pickle juice
  • 1 1/2 TBS fresh dill finely chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried coriander
  • 1 tsp celery salt
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • cracked pepper

Instructions

  • Start by making the dill pickle coleslaw: combine all the ingredients listed to make the dressing. Mix until well combined. For thicker dressing, add more mayo. Toss together the dressing with the kale in a large mixing bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Rinse, clean and peel the shrimps. Next devein and pat dry. Use a sharp pairing knife to make an incision from the head to the top of the tail this will open up the shrimps more.
  • Combine the eggs with milk and a touch of pickle juice. In a separate bowl combine the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika salt and pepper and fresh dill. Dredge the butterflied shrimp in the egg wash followed by the flour mixture. Repeat until all the shrimp is coated.
  • Heat vegetable oil to 375 degrees for drying. Once the oil has reached the desired temperature fry 1 minute per side if not fully submerged in oil. Remove and place on paper towel. Repeat until all the shrimp is fried.
  • To assemble the sandwiches: toast the brioche buns, spoon a good amount of the creamy kale slaw on the bottom bun and load on some fried shrimp. Press them down a bit into the slaw so they stay in the sandwich as best as you can. Finish with extra dill pickle dressing if you have any left or some sandwich sauce of choice. Enjoy!