Fried Shrimp Recipe
Golden fried shrimp served on toasted New Orleans French bread, dressed with mayo, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Shrimp
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Frying the Shrimp
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. Toss to coat the shrimp evenly with the spices.
- 2
Pour the buttermilk over the seasoned shrimp and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- 3
In a separate shallow dish, mix the all-purpose flour and cornmeal together.
- 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Remove the shrimp from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge each shrimp in the flour-cornmeal mixture, shaking off any excess.
- 6
Assembling the Sandwich
- 7
Toast the slices of New Orleans French bread until golden brown.
- 8
Spread mayonnaise on one side of each toasted bread slice.
- 9
Layer the shredded lettuce evenly on top of the mayonnaise on each slice of bread.
- 10
Add the sliced tomatoes and pickles on top of the lettuce.
- 11
Place a generous amount of fried shrimp on top of the vegetables, then top with another slice of toasted bread, mayo side down.
- 12
Serve immediately while the shrimp are hot and crispy.