Shrimp Po’ Boy Recipe
Crispy fried shrimp, lettuce, and a tangy sauce in a soft roll.
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Ingredients
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Shrimp Po' Boy Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Shrimp
In a bowl, soak the shrimp in buttermilk for about 30 minutes.
- 2
Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Coat the Shrimp
Remove shrimp from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge shrimp in the flour mixture until well coated.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Shrimp
Carefully add the coated shrimp in batches and fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Prepare the Sauce
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and hot sauce to taste.
- 7
Assemble the Po' Boys
Split the submarine rolls and spread a layer of the sauce on each side. Add fried shrimp, lettuce, and sliced tomatoes.
- 8
Serve
Serve immediately while hot and crispy.