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Classic New Orleans Shrimp Po' Boys

Name: Classic New Orleans Shrimp Po' Boys
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Shrimp', 'amount': '1 pound, peeled and deveined'}; {'ingredient': 'Buttermilk', 'amount': '1 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Cornmeal', 'amount': '1/2 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'All-purpose flour', 'amount': '1/2 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Cajun seasoning', 'amount': '1 tablespoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Vegetable oil', 'amount': 'For frying'}; {'ingredient': 'Baguette', 'amount': '1 whole, cut into 4 equal parts, and split horizontally'}; {'ingredient': 'Lettuce', 'amount': '4 leaves'}; {'ingredient': 'Tomato', 'amount': '1 large, sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Remoulade sauce', 'amount': '1 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'For the Remoulade Sauce', 'amount': ''}; {'ingredient': 'Mayonnaise', 'amount': '1 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Dijon Mustard', 'amount': '1 tablespoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Cajun seasoning', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Lemon Juice', 'amount': '1 tablespoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Hot Sauce', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Garlic, minced', 'amount': '2 cloves'}; {'ingredient': 'Pickle juice', 'amount': '1 tablespoon'}

An authentic taste of the Big Easy, the classic New Orleans Shrimp Po' Boy. This delectable sandwich features succulent, crispy, golden-fried shrimp nestled in a soft, fluffy baguette. Packed with fresh, crunchy lettuce, ripe, juicy tomatoes, and a delicious, tangy remoulade sauce that strikes the perfect balance between creaminess and zest. The Po' Boy is a culinary icon that originated in the 1920s, from the Martin Brothers' French Market Restaurant and Coffee Stand in New Orleans, during a streetcar strike. The brothers served the 'poor boys' who were on strike, which eventually got shortened to 'Po' Boy'. This sandwich is a flavorful journey to the heart of New Orleans cuisine.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Shrimp (1 pound, peeled and deveined)
Buttermilk (1 cup)
Cornmeal (1/2 cup)
All-purpose flour (1/2 cup)
Cajun seasoning (1 tablespoon)
Salt (1 teaspoon)
Vegetable oil (for frying)
Baguette (1 whole, cut into 4 equal parts, and split horizontally)
Lettuce (4 leaves)
Tomato (1 large, sliced)
Remoulade sauce (1 cup)
For the Remoulade Sauce ()
Mayonnaise (1 cup)
Dijon Mustard (1 tablespoon)
Cajun seasoning (1 teaspoon)
Lemon Juice (1 tablespoon)
Hot Sauce (1 teaspoon)
Garlic, minced (2 cloves)
Pickle juice (1 tablespoon)

Instructions

Begin by marinating the shrimp in buttermilk for 10 minutes.
While the shrimp is marinating, prepare the remoulade sauce. Combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, hot sauce, minced garlic, and pickle juice in a bowl. Stir until well combined and set aside.
In a separate bowl, mix together the cornmeal, flour, Cajun seasoning, and salt.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F.
Remove the shrimp from the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off.
Dredge the shrimp in the cornmeal mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
Fry the shrimp in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
Transfer the fried shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Spread remoulade sauce on the cut sides of the baguette.
Layer lettuce, tomato slices, and fried shrimp on the bottom half of the baguette.
Close the sandwich with the top half of the baguette.
Serve the shrimp po' boys immediately and enjoy!

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Main • Prep Time: 20 minutes • Cook Time: 10 minutes • Calories: 650 • Fat: 35g • Carbs: 65g • Protein: 25g • Sodium: 1500mg • Sugar: 5g

Classic New Orleans Shrimp Po' Boys

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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