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Fried Shrimp Po’ Boy with Cajun Remoulade 

Po’ boys are the ubiquitous sandwich of New Orleans, and when I took a weekend trip there, I had more than my fair share!
Course Sandwich
Cuisine American, cajun
Keyword 30 minute meal, cajun, easy recipe, fried shrimp, Louisiana, New York, Po boy, remoulade, shrimp, southern
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 1739kcal

Ingredients

For the spicy cajun remoulade:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons diced flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 tablespoon diced scallion
  • 1 tablespoon finely diced cornichons
  • 2 teaspoons drained, diced capers
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne
  • Kosher salt, as needed
  • Freshly ground black pepper, as needed

For the shrimp:

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 pound 21/25 count shrimp, peeled & deveined, tails removed
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Vegetable oil, as needed, for frying

For serving:

  • 2 French rolls, split lengthwise
  • Shredded iceberg lettuce
  • Beefsteak tomatoes, sliced
  • Sliced dill pickles
  • Crystal hot sauce, as needed
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Instructions

For the spicy cajun remoulade:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, parsley, scallion, cornichons, capers, paprika, Dijon mustard and cayenne until thoroughly combined.
  • Taste the sauce and season to taste with salt and pepper, as needed. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Can be made up to a week in advance.

For the shrimp:

  • Add the buttermilk to one medium mixing bowl and add the shrimp. In another medium mixing bowl whisk together the cornmeal, flour, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder and pepper.
  • Fill a large cast iron pan or dutch oven with enough vegetable oil to reach 1” up the side.  Heat the oil to 350ºF (180ºC).
  • Working a few shrimp at a time, toss the shrimp in the cornstarch mixture and toss to coat then add to the oil and fry until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes total. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Continue with the remaining shrimp.

For serving:

  • Use your fingers to scoop out some of the inside of the bottom half of the rolls and discard or save for breadcrumbs.
  • Fill each roll with the fried shrimp then top with shredded iceberg lettuce, tomato, pickles and remoulade. Close the sandwich and cut in half. Serve with hot sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 1739kcal | Carbohydrates: 202g | Protein: 74g | Fat: 70g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 35g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 390mg | Sodium: 2349mg | Potassium: 1315mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 918IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 245mg | Iron: 22mg