Ingredients

  • 1 tomato, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1 ml) freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 Italian rolls, split
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
  • 1/4 cup (50 ml) mayonnaise
  • 8 oz (250 g) medium shrimp, cooked and halved lengthwise
  • 2 oz (60 g) Swiss cheese, thinly sliced
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked crisp
  • 1 large avocado, sliced

Method

  • Preheat panini grill to high.
  • Sprinkle tomato slices evenly with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • Place rolls, cut side down, on a work surface and brush crusts with oil.
  • Turn rolls over and spread with mayonnaise.
  • On bottom halves, evenly layer with shrimp, cheese, bacon, avocado and seasoned tomato.
  • Cover with top halves and press gently to pack.
  • Place sandwiches in grill, close the top plate and cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Variation: Try using freshly baked, thickly sliced sourdough bread what a treat!