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Blackened Shrimp Po Boys
These delicious blackened shrimp po boys were inspired by the classic Southern favorite. Split-top buns are packed full of crispy, blackened shrimp then topped with spicy mayo, tomato, and lettuce.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 471 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium or large uncooked shrimp peeled and de-veined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 split-top buns or hoagie rolls
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 large tomato thinly sliced
- Lemon wedges for serving
Blackening Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika or regular paprika
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Spicy Mayo
- ⅓ cup mayo
- 3 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Stir together spicy mayo ingredients. Set aside til ready to serve.
- In a small bowl stir together blackening seasoning ingredients.
- Toss shrimp and olive oil. Add blackening seasoning and toss again to coat.
- Saute shrimp in a skillet over medium-high heat 4-6 minutes until cooked through and opaque.
- Serve shrimp in buns along with lettuce and tomato slices, drizzle spicy mayo over the top and serve. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Make it spicy: add 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes to the blackened seasoning.
Nutrition Information
Calories
471kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
294mg
(98%)
Sodium
1607mg
(67%)
Potassium
291mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1965IU
(39%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
187mg
(19%)
Iron
14mg
(78%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 471
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 471kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 294mg | 98% |
| Sodium | 1607mg | 67% |
| Potassium | 291mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1965IU | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 187mg | 19% |
| Iron | 14mg | 78% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.