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 - Serves 2
- 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
Let's Get Started
- 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 Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 500
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 60g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g