The Perfect Sandwich for a Beach Picnic
Come for the surf, sand, and sun. Stay for these scrumptious seafood salad sandwiches.
Jul 10, 2025
Planning a beach picnic involves more than throwing on a bathing suit and flip-flops, packing towels, and filling a cooler with deli sandwiches and adult beverages. Sure, there's nothing wrong with going that route... but why not make your beach picnic shine with homemade seafood salad sandwiches that scream gourmet?
The seafood salad is made with wild-caught shrimp sautéed in garlic & herbs extra-virgin olive oil, and mixed with Dungeness crabmeat, all tossed together in a light, creamy dressing. For bread, make sure you use one that's thick because the sandwiches will hold up in the picnic basket or cooler en route and at the beach. The sandwiches come together quickly and are extra delicious when paired with your favorite white wine.
AUTHOR
Kristen Hess is a freelance food stylist, photographer, content creator, and recipe developer for many high-profile food and beverage brands, restaurants, and celebrity chefs. She's also the author of The Artful Gourmet food blog.
