Garlic Shrimp Hawaiian Rolls
The following recipe and photography were provided by local blogger Carolyn Hodges of The Dinner Shift.
Heinen’s Fresh Cooked Shrimp are prepared fresh in-store every day and are renowned for their natural sweetness and satisfying snap. It’s no surprise they’re considered a Fan Favorite!
While they’re a go-to for shrimp cocktail, salads, and easy no-cook meals, here they take on a new role as the time-saving shortcut for these Garlic Shrimp Hawaiian Rolls. Heinen’s Hawaiian Sweet rolls are hollowed out and toasted until golden, then filled with garlic butter shrimp seasoned with Old Bay and a bit of lemon. A finishing drizzle of aioli and a sprinkle of fresh chives round out this easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer. And as a bonus, this recipe’s ready in about 30 minutes and is perfect for entertaining or an effortless weeknight treat.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- This is a genuine shortcut. Heinen’s Fan Favorite Fresh Cooked Shrimp are made fresh in-store daily, so the peeling, cooking, and cooling are already done for you. That means this recipe comes together in a fraction of the time.
- Big flavor with very little effort. Garlic butter, Old Bay, and a touch of lemon bring bold, savory flavor to the shrimp’s natural sweetness and crisp bite. Tucked into golden, toasted Hawaiian sweet rolls and finished with creamy aioli and fresh chives, every bite is a balance of buttery, savory, and sweet.
- It is ready in under 30 minutes. This appetizer is as easy as it is impressive. Serve it for a holiday weekend gathering, game day spread, or whenever you want a quick, satisfying bite without a lot of fuss.
Garlic Shrimp Hawaiian Rolls
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 package Heinen’s Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
- 3 Tbsp Heinen’s unsalted butter, divided
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1-2 tsp lemon juice
- 8 oz Heinen’s Fan Favorite Fresh Cooked Shrimp, chopped
- Salt and pepper
- Terrapin Ridge Farms Avocado Zingy Garlic Aioli
- Chopped chives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Set the rolls (do not separate) on a small baking sheet.
- Using a paring knife, cut a 1 ½-inch circle into each roll, roughly 1 inch deep, and remove the bread to create a small well. Gently pat down the inside of each well.
- Melt 1 Tbsp. butter. Brush the rolls with butter, including inside the wells.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown and toasted. Watch carefully so they do not burn. Set rolls aside while you prepare the shrimp.
- Melt remaining 2 Tbsp. Butter in a sauté pan over medium-low heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté 1 minute (do not brown).
- Stir in Old Bay seasoning, then fold in shrimp and continue to cook until just warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Divide the shrimp among the toasted rolls. Drizzle with any leftover butter from the pan, then top each roll with a drizzle of aioli and garnish with chopped chives. Serve immediately.
