Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBrennan's HoustonShrimp Po' Boy Recipe

Shrimp Po' Boy Recipe

Inspired by Brennan's Houston
Time30m
Serves4

Cornmeal Fried Shrimp, dressed with Lettuce, Tomato, Duke's Mayonnaise, French Bread, served with French Fries

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Ingredients

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Shrimp

Sandwich Assembly

French Fries

Method

Frying Shrimp

  1. 1

    Prepare the Shrimp

    In a bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs.

  2. 2

    Coat the Shrimp

    Dip each shrimp into the egg mixture, then coat with the cornmeal mixture.

  3. 3

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.

  4. 4

    Fry the Shrimp

    Fry the shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Assembling the Po' Boy

  1. 5

    Prepare the Bread

    Slice the French bread loaves in half lengthwise.

  2. 6

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Spread Duke's mayonnaise on both sides of the bread. Layer with lettuce, tomato slices, and fried shrimp.

Cooking French Fries

  1. 7

    Cook the Fries

    Prepare frozen French fries according to package instructions. Season with salt to taste.

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