Crispy Pan-Seared Shrimp Sandwich with Avocado and Chipotle Aioli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

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A flavorful sandwich featuring crispy pan-seared shrimp, creamy avocado slices, and a smoky chipotle aioli on toasted sandwich bread, perfect for a popular casual meal. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, all-purpose flour, paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 American cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

10 pieces large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
1 tsp fresh lime juice
1/2 medium ripe avocado, sliced
4 slices tomato, sliced
4 lettuce leaves
4 sandwich bread slices

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Instructions

Step 1: In a shallow dish, combine 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Dredge 10 large shrimp in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp mayonnaise with 1 tsp minced chipotle pepper and 1 tsp fresh lime juice to create the chipotle aioli.
Step 4: Toast 4 slices of sandwich bread until golden. Spread chipotle aioli evenly on one side of each slice.
Step 5: Layer 4 lettuce leaves, 10 crispy shrimp, 1/2 sliced ripe avocado, and 4 tomato slices onto two bread slices. Top with the remaining bread slices, aioli side down.
Step 6: Cut sandwiches in half and serve immediately while shrimp is warm and crispy.