Fried Shrimp Poor Boy Recipe
5 breaded and deep-fried Jumbo Shrimp on a toasted baguette. Dressed with tartar and cocktail sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Served with fries and 2 hushpuppies.
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Ingredients
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Shrimp and Breading
Poor Boy Assembly
Sides
Method
Prepare the Shrimp
- 1
Clean the Shrimp
Peel and devein the jumbo shrimp, leaving the tails intact. Rinse under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In three separate shallow bowls, place the flour in the first, whisk the eggs in the second, and the panko breadcrumbs mixed with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in the third.
- 3
Bread the Shrimp
Dredge each shrimp in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in the whisked eggs, then coat thoroughly with the panko breadcrumb mixture. Set aside on a plate.
Fry the Shrimp
- 4
- 5
Fry the Shrimp
Carefully add the breaded shrimp to the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Assemble the Poor Boys
- 6
Toast the Baguettes
Slice the baguettes in half lengthwise and toast them lightly in the oven or on a skillet until golden.
- 7
Prepare the Sides
- 8
Cook Fries
Cook the frozen fries according to package instructions until crispy.
- 9
Heat Hushpuppies
Prepare hushpuppies as per package instructions, or fry them fresh until golden brown.
