Fried Shrimp Po' Boy Sandwich Recipe
This Fried Shrimp Po' Boy Sandwich Recipe originates from Louisiana and is served on a French bread baguette with lettuce and tomatoes. No need to venture out to Nola or to Popeyes for this Cajun and Creole treat!
Servings 4
Calories 437kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, deveined
- 1 teaspoon Creole Seasoning I used Tony Chachere
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup Louisiana Fish Fry Coating
- cooking oil spray (if air frying) I use olive oil
- canola or vegetable oil (if pan frying) You will need enough oil to fill 2 inches of height in your frying pan.
- 4 French bread hoagie rolls I used 2 loaves, cut each in half
- 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 8 tomato slices
Remoulade Sauce
- ½ cup mayo I used reduced-fat
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ lemon juice of
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire
- ½ teaspoon Creole Seasoning I used Tony Chachere
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 green onion chopped
Instructions
Remoulade Sauce
- Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Refrigerate prior to serving while the shrimp cooks.
Shrimp and Breading
- Marinate the shrimp in the Creole seasoning and buttermilk for 30 minutes. I like to use a sealable plastic bag to do this.
- Add the fish fry to a bowl. Remove the shrimp from the bags and dip each into the fish fry. Add the shrimp to the air fryer basket.
Pan Fry
- Heat a frying pan with 2 inches of oil to 350 degrees. Use a thermometer to test the heat.
- Fry the shrimp on both sides for 3-4 minutes until crisp.
- Remove the shrimp from the pan and drain the excess grease using paper towels.
Air Fryer
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil. Add the shrimp to the air fryer basket.
- Spritz the shrimp with cooking oil.
- Cook the shrimp for 5 minutes on 400 degrees. Open the basket and flip the shrimp to the other side. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes or until crisp.
Assemble the Po Boy
- Spread the remoulade sauce on the French bread. Add the sliced tomato and lettuce, and then the shrimp.
Video
Notes
To substitute buttermilk, you can use a beaten egg instead. Skip the marinating steps.
If substituting the fish fry, you can make your own fish fry using ½ cup cornmeal, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. You will also need ½ cup of all-purpose flour. Combine the cornmeal and flour mix to create your breading.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 437kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 12g