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Shrimp Po' Boy
Crispy shrimp, warm bread, and bold Cajun flavor come together in this classic Shrimp Po’ Boy. It’s fast enough for weeknights but satisfying enough for company.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 15 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Meggan Hill📖 culinaryhill
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●baking sheet
- ●oven
- ●whisk
- ●pot
- ●dutch oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Place French rolls on a baking sheet and warm in oven while preparing shrimp.
2
In a shallow dish, combine Cajun seasoning and flour. In a second shallow dish, add eggs and whisk well. In a third shallow dish, add cornmeal. Prepare a rimmed baking sheet with a wire rack.
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3
Working in batches, dredge the shrimp in the flour mixture, then eggs. Roll shrimp in cornmeal and hold on prepared baking sheet.
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4
In a large pot, Dutch oven, or deep fryer, bring 2 inches of oil to 350 degrees. Working in batches, add shrimp to the oil, stirring as necessary until golden brown all over, about ⏱️ 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
5
Spread mayonnaise on the warmed buns and add fried shrimp. Top with shredded lettuce and tomato slices, and serve.
Nutrition Facts
calories
524 kcal
fat Content
7 g
serving Size
1 sandwich
fiber Content
6 g
sugar Content
7 g
sodium Content
1589 mg
protein Content
42 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
288 mg
carbohydrate Content
72 g
saturated Fat Content
1 g
unsaturated Fat Content
2 g
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