Shrimp Banh Mi

EatingWell; 247 calories

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 6 sandwiches

Ingredients

• 1  large carrot, shredded
• 2  tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1⁄3 cup  chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt
• 3⁄4 teaspoon fish sauce
• 1  tablespoon lime juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3  French baguettes, halved lengthwise
• 1  lb  peeled and  cooked shrimp, tails removed
• 18  slices cucumbers
• 3  scallions, thinly sliced lengthwise and cut into 2-inch pieces

Directions

1. Place carrot and vinegar in a small bowl, stir to combine; let marinate while working on the rest of the ingredients.
2. Add cilantro, mayonnaise, yogurt, fish sauce, lime juice, and cayenne to a bowl; stir to combine.
3. Spread 2 teaspoons of this sauce on the bottom half of each baguette; add the shrimp to the remaining sauce; toss to coat.
4. Using a slotted spoon, divide carrot among the baguettes (discard vinegar).
5. Top with shrimp, cucumber, and scallions; sprinkle with salt and pepper, if desired; cover with top half of baguette.
6. Cut each baguette into two 6-inch sandwiches.