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Shrimp Po' Boy Recipe

Shrimp Po’ Boy Recipe: 5 Steps to Mouthwatering Perfection


  • Author: Yale Zapata
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Seafood

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

  1. Mix everything together for the remoulade sauce and chill in the refrigerator.
  2. Mix salt, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper together and divide in half.
  3. Season the shrimp with half of the spice mixture.
  4. Mix flour, cornmeal, and the rest of the spice mixture in a bowl.
  5. In another bowl, mix buttermilk and hot sauce.
  6. Dip seasoned shrimp in buttermilk, then coat with flour mixture, shaking off excess. Chill for 20 minutes.
  7. Heat oil in a deep pot to 350° Fahrenheit.
  8. Fry shrimp in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  9. 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