Description
A classic Shrimp Po’ Boy sandwich, featuring crispy fried shrimp and zesty remoulade sauce.
Ingredients
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- For the Remoulade Sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp dill pickle relish
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp hot sauce
- 2 tsp capers roughly chopped
- 1 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Creole mustard or Dijon
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- For the Fried Shrimp
- 3 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 lbs raw medium shrimp (about 45), peeled, deveined and tail off
- Canola or Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 tbsp hot sauce
- For the Po’Boy Assembly
- 4 French loaves 8 inches long, split horizontally
- dill pickles for garnish
- Shredded iceberg lettuce
- Sliced tomatoes
Instructions
- Mix everything together for the remoulade sauce and chill in the refrigerator.
- Mix salt, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper together and divide in half.
- Season the shrimp with half of the spice mixture.
- Mix flour, cornmeal, and the rest of the spice mixture in a bowl.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk and hot sauce.
- Dip seasoned shrimp in buttermilk, then coat with flour mixture, shaking off excess. Chill for 20 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 350° Fahrenheit.
- Fry shrimp in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
- Assemble the Po’ Boy on French bread with mayonnaise or remoulade, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and shrimp.
Notes
- Store components separately for best results.
- Refrigerate shrimp in an airtight container after cooling.
- Keep fresh veggies and remoulade in separate containers.
- Store bread in a ziptop bag at room temperature.
- Reheat shrimp in an air fryer at 350°F for 4-5 minutes or in an oven at 375°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Shrimp Po' Boy, sandwich, fried shrimp, remoulade sauce