Shrimp Salad Sandwich With Red Chilli Mayonnaise

Ingredients

RED CHILI MAYONNAISE

• 1 cup Hellmann's mayonnaise (or whatever your choice of mayonnaise)
• 2 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper

SHRIMP SALAD

• 1 lb cooked shrimp, each shrimp cut into 3 pieces (21 to 24 shrimp per pound)
• 1/2 cup finely diced celery
• 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
• 1 cup red chili mayonnaise (or more)
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1-2 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 8 ciabatta rolls, sliced 3/4 of the way through or hamburger buns
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• blue corn chips or parmesan pita chips, crumbled
• avocado, slices (for garnish)

Directions

1. 1

   TO MAKE CHILI MAYONNAISE:.

2. 2

   Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

3. 3

   TO MAKE SHRIMP SALAD:.

4. 4

   Combine the shrimp, celery and red onion in a large bowl.

5. 5

   Add the red chili mayonnaise and gently fold to combine, seasoning with salt, pepper & crushed red pepper flakes.

6. 6

   *Can be made up to 8 hours in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.

7. 7

   TO MAKE SANDWICH:.

8. 8

   Heat a grill, grill pan or preheat the broiler.

9. 9

   Butter both sides of each roll and season with salt and pepper.

10. 10

    Grill butter side down or broil butter side up until lightly golden brown.

11. 11

    Divide the shrimp salad among the rolls and top with some of the blue corn chips.