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Need a quick lunch or light dinner that comes together in minutes? These Easy Tex-Mex Shrimp Rolls are one of my favorite solutions when I don’t feel like cooking.
Made with cooked shrimp, salsa, scallions, cilantro, and a creamy dressing, they deliver all the fresh, zesty flavors of Tex-Mex food in an easy-to-eat sandwich. Best of all, there’s no cooking required if you start with cooked shrimp.
I first discovered this recipe while browsing through an old Weight Watchers cookbook (affiliate link) in search of simple summer meal ideas. Inspired by classic New England lobster rolls, this lighter version swaps in shrimp and adds a Southwestern twist with salsa and cilantro.
They’re perfect for busy days, warm weather lunches, easy entertaining, or anytime you need a healthy high-protein meal without turning on the stove.
Table of Contents
Why You’ll Love These Shrimp Rolls
- No cooking required
- Ready in about 10 minutes
- High in protein
- Great for lunch or a light dinner
- Easy to customize
- Perfect for warm weather meals
- WW-friendly
Ingredients & Substitutions
Cooked shrimp – The star of the recipe. Leave them whole for a chunkier texture or chop them into bite-sized pieces. Cooked lobster, crab, canned salmon, tuna, or flaky white fish can also be substituted.
Scallions (green onions) – Add a mild onion flavor and fresh crunch.
Fresh cilantro – Adds classic Tex-Mex flavor. If you’re not a cilantro fan, substitute fresh parsley.
Salsa – I used a traditional tomato salsa, but salsa verde, corn and black bean salsa, peach salsa, mango salsa, or other favorite varieties work well.
Fat-free mayonnaise – Keeps the mixture creamy while staying lighter. You can substitute light mayonnaise or use half mayonnaise and half nonfat Greek yogurt.
Salt and pepper – Season to taste.
Whole wheat hot dog buns or rolls – Toasting them adds extra flavor and texture. You could also serve the shrimp mixture in pita pockets, tortillas, wraps, lettuce cups, or over salad greens.
How Many Calories and WW Points?
According to my calculations, each Simply Filling Shrimp Roll has about 170 calories and 3 WW Points.
To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
4 PointsPlus (Old plan)
How to Make Easy Tex-Mex Shrimp Rolls
Step 1
In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, scallions, cilantro, salsa, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper.
Step 2
Stir gently until everything is evenly coated.
Step 3
Toast the whole wheat rolls if desired.
Step 4
Spoon the shrimp mixture into the rolls and serve immediately.
Recipe Notes & Variations
One of the things I love most about this recipe is how adaptable it is.
For extra heat, add:
- chopped jalapeños
- diced green chiles
- hot salsa
- a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce
For more crunch, stir in:
- diced celery
- chopped bell pepper
- shredded cabbage
For extra protein and staying power, simply increase the shrimp. Since shrimp are naturally lean and WW-friendly, it’s an easy way to bulk up the filling.
You can also skip the rolls entirely and serve the shrimp mixture:
- in lettuce cups
- over mixed greens
- stuffed into pita bread
- wrapped in a tortilla
- spooned over cucumber slices as an appetizer
What to Serve with Tex-Mex Shrimp Rolls
These shrimp rolls pair well with:
- fresh fruit
- cut vegetables
- a green salad
- watermelon
- tortilla chips and salsa
- black bean salad
- corn salad
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips
The shrimp salad can be prepared several hours ahead and refrigerated until ready to serve.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Because of the salsa, the mixture may become slightly wetter as it sits. Simply stir before serving.
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Easy Tex-Mex Shrimp Rolls
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound cooked shrimp, left whole or roughly chopped
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup fat-free salsa
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
- 4 light, whole wheat hotdog rolls, toasted
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss together the shrimp, scallions, cilantro, salsa, mayonnaise, salt and pepper until well combined.
- Divide the mixture evenly among the toasted rolls.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 4 PointsPlus (Old plan)
Recipe Notes & Variations
One of the things I love most about this recipe is how adaptable it is. Substitute lobster, crab or tuna for the shrimp. For extra heat, add:- chopped jalapeños
- diced green chiles
- hot salsa
- a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce
- diced celery
- chopped bell pepper
- shredded cabbage
- in lettuce cups
- over mixed greens
- stuffed into pita bread
- wrapped in a tortilla
- spooned over cucumber slices as an appetizer
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe Source: Weight Watchers Family Meals: 250 Recipes for Bringing Family, Friends, and Food Together (affiliate link) (Weight Watchers Lifestyle)
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Used dried cilantro as I did not have fresh on hand, added some fresh cubed avocado and finely chopped cabbage and used this shrimp salad in whole wheat low carb tortillas for shrimp tacos. Delicious!
It was delicious! I added tomatoes and bell peppers to mine, I didn’t have fresh cilantro so I used dried.