Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMidtown TavernFried Shrimp Po' Boy Recipe

Fried Shrimp Po' Boy Recipe

Inspired by Midtown Tavern
Time30m
Serves4

Lettuce, Tomato, Cole Slaw, and Remoulade on French Bread

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Ingredients

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Shrimp

Method

Shrimp Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Shrimp

    In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.

  2. 2

    Coat the Shrimp

    Dip each shrimp first into the egg mixture and then coat with the flour-cornmeal mixture. Ensure the shrimp are well-coated.

  3. 3

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  4. 4

    Fry the Shrimp

    Carefully add the coated shrimp to the hot oil in batches. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Assembling the Po' Boy

  1. 5

    Toast the Bread

    Cut the French bread rolls in half and lightly toast them in the oven or on a grill until golden.

  2. 6

    Layer the Ingredients

    On the bottom half of each toasted roll, layer shredded lettuce, tomato slices, fried shrimp, cole slaw, and a generous drizzle of remoulade sauce.

  3. 7

    Close and Serve

    Top with the other half of the bread, slice in half if desired, and serve immediately with extra remoulade on the side.

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