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BLAST (Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado, Shrimp and Tomato) Sandwich

[heart_this] · Sep 10, 2009 · 49 Comments

BLAST (Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado, Shrimp and Tomato) Sandwich

One of my favorite ways to enjoy the perfectly ripe field tomatoes at this time of year is in sandwiches as they are nice and simple to make and they always hit the spot. At first there was the simple BT or Bacon and Tomato sandwich which was good while it lasted but then I quickly discovered the BLT (Bacon Lettuce and Tomato) sandwich which was even better. After a while I started getting into avocados and the BLAT (Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado and Tomato sandwich was born. I really liked this combo and so I played around with it a bit starting with sliced avocado and then moving on to mashed avocado, which did not keep popping out of the sandwich while eating it like the slices did. Then I tried mixing mayonnaise into the mashed avocado and then onto a full blown guacamole in the BLT. I thought I had gone as far as I could with the bacon and tomato sandwiches when I came across the BLAST or Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado, Shrimp and Tomato sandwich on Soup Belly which just had to be tried! How could you possibly go wrong adding something as good as shrimp to an already great sandwich? Though the original recipe called for some spicy marinated shrimp I decided to keep it simple and I sauteed the prawns in the leftover bacon grease for some more bacony goodness. I went with the avocado mayo for the avocado component as it is my favorite way to add avocado to a sandwich. The bacon, lettuce, avocado, shrimp and tomato sandwich is definitely a winner! The succulent shrimp went really well with the salty bacon, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado mayo and the lettuce rounded the sandwich off nicely. Of course I used a whole wheat bread to try to add a bit of healthiness to the sandwich. I will definitely be making a few more of these while the tomatoes are so good!

BLAST (Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado, Shrimp and Tomato) Sandwich

BLAST (Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado, Shrimp and Tomato) Sandwich

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Servings: 1
ingredients
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 4 shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 slices bread
  • 1/2 avocado (stoned, scooped and mashed)
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 2 leaves lettuce
  • 2 slices tomato
directions
  1. Cook the bacon in a pan and set aside.
  2. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Add the shrimp to the pan and saute in the bacon grease until cooked, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  4. Mix the avocado and mayo.
  5. Assemble sandwich.
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Comments

  1. Lo says

    September 10, 2009 at 11:24 pm

    OK, Kevin – just when I thought I'd tried just about every BLT combo there was… Shrimp and bacon — best thing ever.

    Reply
  2. Jo says

    September 10, 2009 at 11:34 pm

    WOW Kevin this looks like the "EL GRANDE" of BLT's… and it looks yum!!

    Reply
  3. Natalie says

    September 11, 2009 at 12:11 am

    Kevin you always have the most fantastic looking sandwiches and paninis. BLTA is one of my favorite combos, I would have never thought to add shrimp in a sandwich.

    Reply
  4. hot garlic says

    September 11, 2009 at 12:21 am

    Ohhh Kevin, be still my heart! I never would have thought of shrimp in sandwich. This is genius, since we all know anything made with bacon is going to be delicious. And wow, if you saute things in bacon it's just a bonafide guarantee!

    Reply
  5. Amanda says

    September 11, 2009 at 12:53 am

    Oooo that looks really really good!

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  6. Helene says

    September 11, 2009 at 12:54 am

    You are right, this is the best way to enjoy fresh tomatoes. A feautiful sandwich.

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  7. Anonymous says

    September 11, 2009 at 1:09 am

    Wow….the name itself sounds delicious 🙂 And shrimp and bacon in one sandwich sounds like a winner!

    Reply
  8. GarlicBOSS says

    September 11, 2009 at 1:14 am

    Again, these flavor combinations are amazing…thanks

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  9. Esi says

    September 11, 2009 at 1:28 am

    This sandwich looks freaking awesome!

    Reply
  10. Anonymous says

    September 11, 2009 at 1:39 am

    This is more appetizing than what one of the contestants presented on "The Next Food Network Star"

    http://nerdfamilyfood.blogspot.com/2009/06/next-food-network-star-june-7.html

    Reply
  11. Anncoo says

    September 11, 2009 at 2:05 am

    This perfect for my lunch today 🙂

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  12. Candy says

    September 11, 2009 at 2:07 am

    Hey thanks for the plug Kevin! It's great that you made the sandwich too. I actually just made the BLAST again last night. And I cooked the shrimp in the bacon grease, like you did. Plus, my husband did tell me to change the recipe to mix the avocado with the mayo, but I didn't. Doh! 😛

    Reply
  13. evan says

    September 11, 2009 at 2:11 am

    I think this would be a PERFECT poboy if you put it on a baguette roll.

    Reply
  14. Nina Timm says

    September 11, 2009 at 2:26 am

    I see a vision……." Kevin's Deli" of how about "Closet cooking Emporium"! You have so much cooking talent, Kevin!!!

    Reply
  15. Cookin' Canuck says

    September 11, 2009 at 2:46 am

    To me a BLT isn't great without avocado. Now you've made it even better with the shrimp!

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  16. elly says

    September 11, 2009 at 2:58 am

    Yum, this looks so great! What an awesome ingredient combo for a sandwich.

    Reply
  17. Cate O'Malley says

    September 11, 2009 at 3:03 am

    I've had a BLT with avocado, but love the addition of shrimp – delish!

    Reply
  18. shaz says

    September 11, 2009 at 4:32 am

    Hi there,

    This pic had me drooling at Tastespotting so I just had to swing by and say hi. Love this take on the classic BLT and I'm definitely trying this one on the weekend.

    Cheers

    Reply
  19. Snooty Primadona says

    September 11, 2009 at 5:03 am

    Kevin, this is just over the top! I love the addition of shrimp & now know what to do with all the shrimp in my freezer! Lovely!

    Reply
  20. Amy says

    September 11, 2009 at 5:11 am

    Ingenious! this sounds totally delicious and creatie

    Reply
  21. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    September 11, 2009 at 5:21 am

    A wonderful sandwich! What a delicious combo!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  22. nami says

    September 11, 2009 at 5:30 am

    I visit here everyday to see what's on, but never made any comment.
    Kevin, I love all your recipes and I was too impressed about all of Korean food you posted because I'm from Korea? haha.
    (I live in Korea now but I lived in Toronto before though. 😉 )

    Reply
  23. ♥peachkins♥ says

    September 11, 2009 at 9:15 am

    I'm not fond of shrimp in sandwiches but this one looks like its worth trying…

    Reply
  24. James says

    September 11, 2009 at 9:19 am

    Avocado and prawns'll never be the same again…..

    Reply
  25. Joanne says

    September 11, 2009 at 10:16 am

    This is crazy! I'm loving the acronym (doesn't it make eating more fun?) Great combination.

    Reply
  26. ChichaJo says

    September 11, 2009 at 11:36 am

    That looks like an awesome sandwich…I loved how you cooked the shrimp in the bacon fat!

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  27. kate says

    September 11, 2009 at 12:31 pm

    I've been making BLATZ sandwiches all summer.

    Bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado and zucchini (grilled)- they are amazing!!

    Reply
  28. The Asian Pear says

    September 11, 2009 at 1:03 pm

    wow. that looks good. I love avocadoes & shrimp. I never thought about putting it in my favourite sandwich though. thanks for the idea!

    Reply
  29. Dawn says

    September 11, 2009 at 1:26 pm

    I could eat this everyday, yes everyday.
    You are genius!

    Reply
  30. Colin's Mom says

    September 11, 2009 at 2:42 pm

    This reminds me of a sandwich I recently had at a local restaurant. It was a grilled shrimp and cheese with bacon and tomato. Wow, the flavor combinations went together quite nicely and it was a lovely sinful treat! Keep up your excellent work!

    Reply
  31. Jingle says

    September 11, 2009 at 3:56 pm

    Wow! That looks amazing! What a fabulous combination!

    Reply
  32. Cheryl says

    September 11, 2009 at 4:22 pm

    That sounds freaking delish!

    Reply
  33. Elra says

    September 11, 2009 at 4:26 pm

    Hmmm yum! What a BLAST!

    Reply
  34. the southern hostess says

    September 11, 2009 at 4:34 pm

    I love the addition of shrimp! Yummy.

    Reply
  35. Danielle says

    September 11, 2009 at 4:58 pm

    HOLY! Soooo good! Cant wait to try that! Great idea adding the shrimp!

    Reply
  36. Happy cook says

    September 11, 2009 at 5:51 pm

    Wow that is indeed one yummy delcious sandwich.

    Reply
  37. The Duo Dishes says

    September 11, 2009 at 7:00 pm

    Never too many ways to do a blt!

    Reply
  38. foododelmundo says

    September 11, 2009 at 7:59 pm

    Hey we're "kissin' cousins" on TS.
    I can't get too carried away with my tomato sandwishes – but this would sure be worth the SPLURGE!

    Reply
  39. Velva says

    September 12, 2009 at 12:00 am

    Oh my! You have raised a BLT sandwich to a new level!

    Reply
  40. Culinary Cory says

    September 12, 2009 at 3:11 pm

    Now that is quite a sandwich. You can't go wrong with shrimp and bacon. Great name too.

    Reply
  41. pigpigscorner says

    September 12, 2009 at 4:41 pm

    haha cool name. certainly a blast!

    Reply
  42. Pam says

    September 13, 2009 at 1:10 am

    Oh yeah! This sounds unbelievable!

    Reply
  43. Olga says

    September 14, 2009 at 12:44 am

    wow, I can't decide what I like better: the name of the sandwich or the actual sandwich!

    Reply
  44. socki says

    September 14, 2009 at 9:03 pm

    great site! I like how you bring together great recipes from across the internet. Just a reminder, if you like this BLAST recipe, definitely check out soupbelly.com where it originated from 🙂

    Reply
  45. Anonymous says

    September 15, 2009 at 4:19 am

    Great combo! I love shrimp with avocado and bacon. You should try Coconut & Lime's Shrimp, Bacon & Avocado Salad. Delicious!

    Reply
  46. Johnna says

    September 24, 2009 at 5:33 pm

    Delicious sandwich! I actually had left over guacamole so I used that instead. Love your blog!

    Reply
  47. Chocolate Covered Bacon says

    January 19, 2011 at 7:20 am

    This could be a very delicious meal for the family members. I would love to try this one soon. I am having problems with my oven at home. I need to get a new one. I felt hungry and thirsty for a very cold soda and this bacon with bread and all stuffed.

    Reply
  48. phil-lisa says

    March 19, 2014 at 12:06 pm

    My husband loves this quick prep sandwich. I on the other hand, cannot eat this without an immediate Benadryl, severely allergic to avocado .
    One of the best part of marriage is learning new recipes and meals.

    Reply
  49. Anonymous says

    May 17, 2014 at 5:24 pm

    I love how you people just get on here and say how good the sandwich looks. We can all see that. How about rating the taste of the sandwich.

    Reply

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