Shrimp Po' Boy

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    4 sandwiches

  • Calories

    524 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Shrimp Po' Boy

With my easy sandwich recipe guiding you along, the classic deli menu favorite of Shrimp Po' Boy sandwiches can be on the table just 15 minutes from now.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 French Rolls or hoagie rolls, split in half
  • 2 pounds medium raw shrimp peeled, deveined, and tail removed (16-20 size, see note 1)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons creole seasoning (see note 2)
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 1/2 cup fine yellow cornmeal
  • 1 to 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying (see note 3)
  • mayonnaise or spicy brown mustard (see note 4)
  • 1 small head iceberg lettuce shredded
  • 1 medium tomato sliced
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Place French rolls on a baking sheet and warm in oven while preparing shrimp.
  2. In a shallow dish, combine creole seasoning and flour. In a second shallow dish, add eggs and whisk well. In a third shallow dish, add cornmeal. Prepare a rimmed baking sheet with a wire rack.
  3. Working in batches, dredge the shrimp in the flour mixture, then eggs. Roll shrimp in cornmeal and hold on prepared baking sheet.
  4. In a large pot, Dutch oven, or deep fryer, bring 2 inches of oil to 350 degrees. Working in batches, add shrimp to the oil, stirring as necessary until golden brown all over, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt. 
  5. Spread mayonnaise on the warmed buns and add fried shrimp. Top with shredded lettuce and tomato slices, and serve.

Notes

  • Shrimp: Start with fresh shrimp or thaw frozen shrimp overnight in the refrigerator. If your fish counter or freezer aisle doesn’t offer the shrimp already peeled and deveined, here’s how to clean shrimp.
  • Homemade Creole Seasoning: In an airtight jar, add 3 tablespoons paprika, 2 tablespoons garlic powder, 2 tablespoons salt, 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon crushed dry oregano, and 1 tablespoon crushed dried thyme. Shake vigorously and store leftover seasoning in an airtight container in the pantry up to 6 months.
  • Oil: Choose a neutral cooking oil with a higher smoke point such as vegetable oil, canola oil, or avocado oil.
  • Remoulade: If you like, serve these po’ boys with remoulade instead of mayonnaise or mustard. To make a quick remoulade, in a small bowl whisk together ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons dill relish, 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 ½ teaspoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon Dijon Mustard, and ½ teaspoon Tabasco sauce if desired. Add more Worcestershire, if desired and season to taste with salt and  freshly ground black pepper (I like 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper.) Cover and place in refrigerator to blend flavors, at least 30 minutes. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Yield: My Shrimp Po' Boy recipe creates four fully-loaded sandwiches.
  • Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1sandwich Calories 524kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 72g (24%) Protein 42g (84%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 288mg (96%) Sodium 1589mg (66%) Potassium 583mg (17%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 2114IU (42%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 155mg (16%) Iron 13mg (72%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4sandwiches

Amount Per Serving

Calories 524 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1sandwich
Calories 524kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 72g 24%
Protein 42g 84%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 288mg 96%
Sodium 1589mg 66%
Potassium 583mg 12%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 2114IU 42%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 155mg 16%
Iron 13mg 72%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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