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shrimp po boy

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Recipe by
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
Ofallon, MO

These scrumptious Shrimp Po Boy sandwiches are filled with crispy Louisiana style fried shrimp and topped with an amazing sassy Cajun Remoulade Sauce. It is flavor packed and it hits the spot just right. You are going to love it and wonder why in the world you have been deprived of this tasty treat for so long.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For shrimp po boy

  • FRIED SHRIMP
  • 1 c
    buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 lb
    medium to large shrimp peeled, deveined, and tails
  • 1 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/2 c
    cornmeal
  • 2 Tbsp
    creole seasoning
  • oil for frying
  • CAJUN REMOULADE SAUCE
  • 3/4 c
    mayonnaise
  • 1 clove
    garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp
    dill pickle relish
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp
    prepared horseradish
  • 1 Tbsp
    hot sauce
  • 1 tsp
    smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbsp
    spicy brown mustard
  • SANDWICH ASSEMBLY
  • 4
    french bread or sub rolls
  • shredded lettuce
  • tomato slices
  • pickle slices

How To Make shrimp po boy

  • 1
    Pour buttermilk in a bowl. In a separate bowl whisk together flour, cornmeal and Creole seasoning. Dip the shrimp in the buttermilk then in the flour mixture. Refrigerate the shrimp for 20 – 30 minutes.
  • 2
    Meanwhile in a medium bowl stir together the mayonnaise, garlic, pickle relish, lemon juice, horseradish, hot sauce, paprika, Worcestershire Sauce and mustard; set aside.
  • 3
    In a heavy pot like a Dutch Oven or cast iron skillet heat one inch of oil to 350-375 degrees. Working in batches fry the shrimp until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
  • 4
    Assemble the sandwiches spreading the remoulade sauce over the French bread, layer with shredded lettuce, tomato, pickles and the fried shrimp. For best results serve promptly.
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