Fried Shrimp Po Boy

Ingredients

• Remoulade sauce (1 cup, homemade or store-bought)
• Pickles (8 slices)
• Tomato (1, sliced)
• Lettuce (8 leaves, rinsed and dried)
• French bread (1 loaf)
• Vegetable oil (2 cups, for frying)
• Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
• Cajun seasoning (1 tablespoon)
• Cornmeal (1/2 cup)
• All-purpose flour (1/2 cup)
• Shrimp (1 pound, peeled and deveined)

Instructions

1. In a shallow bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper to create your dredging mixture.
2. Toss the shrimp in the mixture, ensuring they are fully coated. Shake off any excess.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches about 350°F (175°C).
4. Fry the shrimp in the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. They should be golden brown and crispy in about 2-3 minutes per side.
5. Transfer the fried shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.
6. Slice the French bread lengthwise to create a top and bottom half.
7. Spread a generous layer of remoulade sauce on both sides of the bread.
8. On the bottom half of the bread, arrange the lettuce, tomato slices, and pickles. Top with the crispy fried shrimp.
9. Cover with the top half of the bread, pressing gently to secure the sandwich.
10. Slice the po' boy into individual servings and serve immediately. Enjoy this scrumptious taste of New Orleans!