Surf and Turf sandwiches


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The coastal part of South Carolina in particular loves seafood and especially are known for their shrimp in areas like Charleston, SC.

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

2 English muffins split
Butter or margarine
4 slices bacon lean
1/4 pound shrimp small, peeled, cooked
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 ounces turkey, or chicken chopped
1/4 cup celery chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon style mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
4 slices Swiss cheese natural
Paprika
¼ teaspoon fresh dill

Instructions:

Lightly toast English muffin halves. Spread with butter. Arrange in a microwavable shallow 9-inch baking dish.


Place bacon on a paper towel-lined microwavable plate. Cover with another paper towel. Microwave at 100% power (700 watts) 3 to 3 1/2 minutes until done, rotating plate once. Cool; break into bite-size pieces. You can also bake bacon on cookie sheet in oven as well. Heat oven to 400 degrees and line with stick free aluminum foil. Bake bacon for 10 - 17 minutes.


In a medium bowl, sprinkle shrimp with lemon juice. Add turkey/chicken, celery, mayonnaise, and mustard and dill. Mix well; add salt if needed. Spread one-fourth of the mixture on each English muffin half. Cover with wax paper. Microwave at 100% power 2 to 2 1/2 minutes until hot, rotating dish after 1 minute.


Sprinkle with bacon pieces. Top with Swiss cheese and sprinkle with paprika. Microwave, uncovered, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes until cheese is partially melted. Serve immediately.
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