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

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🥘 Ingredients

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🍳 Cookware

●baking sheet
●oven
●whisk
●pot
●dutch oven

📝 Preparation Steps

Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Place French rolls on a baking sheet and warm in oven while preparing shrimp.

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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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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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.

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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