Po' Boy Recipe
Our Po’Boys are prepared on soft French bread, filled with the seafood or meat of your choice. 8” of love, served with our house-made remoulade or BBQ sauce, fixings (lettuce and pickles) and a side of potato salad, cole slaw or French fries.
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Ingredients
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Po' Boy Sandwich
Side Dishes
Method
Po' Boy Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Shrimp
In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk and eggs. Whisk until smooth. In another bowl, mix the cornmeal and flour. Dip each shrimp in the buttermilk mixture, then coat with the cornmeal mixture.
- 2
Fry the Shrimp
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry the shrimp in batches for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 3
Assemble the Po' Boy
Slice the French bread lengthwise, leaving one side attached. Spread a layer of remoulade or BBQ sauce inside the bread, add the fried shrimp, top with shredded lettuce and sliced pickles.
Side Dishes Preparation
- 4
Prepare Potato Salad
In a bowl, mix boiled potatoes, mayonnaise, mustard, diced onions, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill before serving.
- 5
Prepare Cole Slaw
In a bowl, combine shredded cabbage and carrots. In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Pour over the cabbage mixture and toss to coat.
- 6
Fry French Fries
Cut potatoes into fries, soak in water for 30 minutes, drain and dry. Fry in hot oil (350°F/175°C) until crispy. Season with salt.