Warm Shrimp Roll

Last updated on November 14th, 2025

Some warm buttery shrimp, some creamy ricotta, cream cheese, the tangy lemon, the crunchy green onions – this Warm Shrimp Roll was top tier! One of my favorite things I’ve made so far! The different flavors, textures, that warm toasted bun, so SCRUMPTIOUS! This dish was super easy to make, and it was super family friendly! This would be perfect for a busy weekday or just a weekend at home chilling! It gave me total beach vibes, like I would be having this on a beach somewhere after a long day of swimming, but at the same time, this dish felt like something I could be having on a nice, intimate date with my hubby! It was a total winner here! These could also be an easy appetizer for a holiday party!

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Where does the idea for this shrimp roll come from?

Shrimp rolls stem from the New England Lobster Roll which became popular in the late 19th and early 20th century in states like Maine, Connecticut, and Rhode Island which line the Atlantic coast! There was plenty of Lobster, but it was pretty pricy – so cooks started to use shrimp as a juicy, delicious substitute! The traditional shrimp roll is served cold on a toasty bun, but my version exudes those warm, melty, cheesy vibes!

What ingredients do I need to make these?

Shrimp
Hot Dog Buns or Hoagies
Ricotta
Cream Cheese
Butter
Garlic
Parsley
Green Onion
Salt
Black Pepper
Lemon Pepper Seasoning
Cajun Seasoning
Old Bay Seasoning
Dill
Lemon Juice

What equipment do I need?

• Mixing Bowl
• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Large Baking Sheet
• Silicone Brush
• Small Dish
• Cutting Board
• Chef Knife
• Tongs

How do I make them?

To get started, preheat oven to 350 F and line a large baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup. Wash the green onion and parsley. Mince the parsley, green onion, and garlic. Take the cream cheese out of the fridge and allow it to soften while you prep the other ingredients. Peel the shrimp and carefully pinch the tails off. Lay the shrimp out on a paper towel lined plate and pat them dry.

In a large skillet on medium heat, melt some of the butter. Cook shrimp for 2 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper. Flip with a tong, add the garlic to the pan, and cook for 1-2 more minutes, stirring the garlic around so it doesn’t burn. Shrimp are done when they turn pink! If they start looking done a little bit sooner, just turn the heat down to medium-low after the first flip! We don’t want to overcook these! Using the tong, move shrimp to a plate covered with foil until ready to use. Set the pan with that garlic butter to the side until ready to use.

How do I prepare the filling?

In a large bowl, combine the rest of the seasonings, ricotta, cubed cream cheese, and half of the green onion and parsley. Add the shrimp to a cutting board and chop them up. I cut mine into thirds so there was still some texture there. Add 3/4 of the shrimp to the mixing bowl and pour in the garlic butter from the pan. Stir until everything is adequately mixed.

Lay the buns out on the prepared baking sheet facing up and stuff them with the creamy shrimp mixture. Melt the rest of the butter in a small dish and brush the butter all over the stuffed buns.

Bake for a few minutes. Then top with remaining shrimp and broil on high for a few minutes to warm everything through and get the buns nice and toasty!

Top with remaining green onion and parsley and drizzle lemon juice over everything! Enjoy!

Tips:

• For a little more spice, add another 1/4 tsp of Cajun seasoning to the roll mix before stuffing these!
• The reason why I chopped my shrimp after cooking was because it’s easier to cook them whole and flip each individual shrimp with the tongs. That way you can ensure a proper cook! You can chop them while raw and cook them in pieces too. If chopping after like I did, make sure to let them rest a few minutes to preserve their juices!
• I used raw shrimp for this recipe! It can be frozen, then thawed – just make sure to follow the thawing instructions properly! If you only have fully cooked shrimp on hand, that can also work. Just skip the sautéing step and add them during the baking process to heat them through!

Love shrimp? Check out some more of my recipes!

• Shrimp Bowl with Cilantro Lime Rice
• Shrimp Boil Sheet Pan
• Shrimp Quesadillas