
Shrimp Po Boy Sandwich
This classic New Orleans sandwich features crispy fried shrimp served on a soft baguette with lettuce, tomato, and a tangy remoulade sauce.
Ingredients
- Remoulade sauce (1/2 cup)
- Tomato (1, sliced)
- Lettuce (4 leaves)
- Baguette (2, split lengthwise)
- Vegetable oil (2 cups, for frying)
- Salt (1 teaspoon)
- Cajun seasoning (1 tablespoon)
- Cornmeal (1/2 cup)
- All (purpose flour - 1 cup)
- Buttermilk (1 cup)
- Shrimp (1 pound, peeled and deveined)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the shrimp and buttermilk. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cornmeal, Cajun seasoning, and salt.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
- Dredge the shrimp in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Fry the shrimp in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer the fried shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Spread the remoulade sauce on the cut sides of the baguette.
- Layer the lettuce, tomato slices, and fried shrimp on the bottom half of the baguette.
- Cover with the top half of the baguette and press gently to hold everything together.
- Slice the sandwich into halves or quarters and serve immediately.
Dietary Information
Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 20 minutes • Cook Time: 15 minutes • Calories: 500 • Fat: 20g • Carbs: 60g • Protein: 25g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 5g