Southern Shrimp Sandwich

3/4 pound (340 grams) cooked shrimp, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped green pepper (capsicum)
1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped celery
1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped cucumber
1/4 cup (60 ml) diced tomatoes
1/4 cup (60 ml) finely chopped scallion, green and white parts
1/4 cup (60 ml) mayonnaise
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Hot sauce to taste (optional)
6 hot dog buns
2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter
1 cup (250 ml) shredded lettuce

Combine shrimp, vegetables, mayonnaise, salt, pepper and hot sauce (if desired) in a bowl and toss to combine thoroughly. Spread the buns with butter and divide the lettuce among them. Top with the shrimp mixture.

Yield: 6 marvelous sandwiches