Shrimp Po'boy Recipe
New Orleans style breaded shrimp dressed with lettuce, diced tomatoes and a spicy remoulade sauce
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Ingredients
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Shrimp Po'Boy Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Shrimp
In a bowl, soak the shrimp in buttermilk for about 30 minutes.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Bread the Shrimp
Remove shrimp from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in the flour mixture until well coated.
- 4
Fry the Shrimp
In a large pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the shrimp in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- 5
Assemble the Po'Boy
Slice the French bread lengthwise, but not all the way through. Layer shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and fried shrimp inside the bread. Drizzle with spicy remoulade sauce.
- 6
Serve
Serve immediately while the shrimp are hot.
