5 from 3 votes
Shrimp Po' Boy
There’s something to be said about Southern cooking; once you try this crispy, flavor-packed Shrimp Po' Boy, you’ll understand the irresistible appeal.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
628 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
Cajun
Ingredients
- 2 egg beaten, large
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon mustard plus more for spreading, Creole style
- 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 pounds Shrimp peeled and deveined, large
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/3 cups cornmeal
- vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup to 1 cup mayonnaise
- 8 French roll split and toasted
- 2 cups iceberg lettuce shredded
- 1 tomato sliced, large
- 2/3 cup dill pickles sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, mustard, 1.5 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add shrimp, toss to coat, and marinate for 20 minutes.
- Combine flour, cornmeal, and remaining 1.5 tablespoons Cajun seasoning with salt to taste in a shallow dish. Dredge the marinated shrimp in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 350°F. Fry the shrimp in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 2-5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- Spread mayonnaise and Creole mustard on the toasted French rolls. Layer with lettuce, tomato slices, pickles, and fried shrimp. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
628kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
15g
(88%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
199mg
(66%)
Sodium
1202mg
(50%)
Potassium
490mg
(10%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1866IU
(37%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
190mg
(19%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 628
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 628kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15g | 88% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 199mg | 66% |
| Sodium | 1202mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 490mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1866IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 190mg | 19% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.