Mini versions of anything are charming, but there’s something ridiculously adorable about mini sandwiches. Sliders make for the perfect (yet substantial) party food because guests don’t have to commit to a full-size sandwich or burger in favor of being able to enjoy a wider variety of offerings. Still, there is the option of going for a second slider if the guest feels that the sandwich is worth indulging in again. These Shrimp Remoulade Sliders are light, fresh, and a little sophisticated, thanks to the addition of grated celery root, which imparts the lovely flavor of celery without the (sometimes) obnoxiously stringy texture of celery. Fresh tarragon and lemon juice lend even more brightness while dijon and briny capers & cornichons provide that tang which constitutes remoulade anything. These appealing little packages come together in very few minutes so grab some toothpicks that represent your party’s theme and prepare to impress.
Cute as buttons in a row:
Tips (unsponsored): We always find celery root and fresh tarragon at Sprouts. Mini brioche buns aren’t as easy to find, so if you find yourself mini-brioche-buns-less, go for a small roll that is soft, such as a Hawaiian roll. Seafood is more delicate than a burger and a bun that’s on the firmer side will leave your slider felling smashed and won’t compliment your shrimp mixture well. Cornichons (tiny, sour, French pickles, not to be confused with sweet gherkins, which are super gross) can be an elusive ingredient as well, but we found ours at our local Kroger brand store in the deli section. Trader Joe’s is worth a try as well.
Here are some health benefits of a few of the ingredients you will be using:
- Shrimp is a good source of copper, which strengthens your body tissue.
- Tarragon is an herb containing one of the highest counts of antioxidants.
- Celery root is said to be great for your digestive tract.
Since remoulade sauce is linked to Cajun cooking, let’s learn a few things about Cajuns:
- The word “Cajuns” is probably just the mispronunciation of the word “Acadiens” (migrants from Canada to Louisiana).
- So much of the Cajun lifestyle did and continues to revolve around the Roman Catholic religion.
- Cajun food is largely influenced by the crops available close to home, such as rice, peppers, shrimp and crawfish.
From: Shrimp Remoulade Sliders
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 tablespoons chopped cornichons
- 2 tablespoons chopped tarragon
- 1 pound chopped cooked shrimp
- 2½ cups grated celery root (about 8 ounces)
- 8-10 buttered toasted mini brioche buns
- Bibb lettuce
- Combine the mayonnaise with the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, capers, chopped cornichons and tarragon in a large bowl.
- Fold in the chopped cooked shrimp and grated celery root.
- Serve on buttered toasted mini brioche buns with Bibb lettuce.
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