Grilled Shrimp BLT Panini with Herb Aioli
This Grilled Shrimp BLT Panini is so flavorful! Perfectly grilled shrimp with a delicious and creamy herb aioli elevate the classic BLT to new levels!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 507kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp peel and deveined, tails off
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 ciabatta rolls
- 12 lettuce leaves
- 3 tomatoes, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 slices of bacon cooked to crispy perfection
For the Aioli
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- Juice of half lemon
- 3 tablespoons drained capers, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped basil
- 1 tablespoons chopped scallions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- For the herb aioli, in a bowl combine the mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, capers, basil and scallions. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Preheat a grill or a grill pan to medium high. Toss the shrimp with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook the shrimp on the grill 2 -3 minutes per side or until cooked through and opaque at the center. Remove from the grill.
- Cut each ciabatta roll half lengthwise and toast them lightly on the grill or grill pan.
- To assemble, spread both sides of the ciabatta bread with some of the herb aioli. Working with the bottom slice of the ciabatta bread, stack 2 lettuce leaves and 3 tomato slices. Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper. Top with shrimp (about 6 pieces) and 2 bacon slices per sandwich. Top with the other half of the bread. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 220mg | Sodium: 1318mg | Potassium: 374mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4125IU | Vitamin C: 20.7mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 2.4mg