Seafood Poboy Recipe
choice of boom boom shrimp, fried shrimp, fried catfish. served with tomato, lettuce, pickles, mayo, poboy bread, waffle fries
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Vegetables & Condiments
Bread
Waffle Fries
Method
Prepare Seafood
- 1
Prepare Boom Boom Shrimp (Optional)
If using boom boom shrimp, marinate shrimp in a mixture of mayonnaise, hot sauce, and spices for at least 30 minutes. Then, deep fry in hot oil until golden and crispy.
- 2
Fry the Shrimp
For fried shrimp, season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Dredge in seasoned flour (flour mixed with garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and paprika). Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown.
- 3
Fry the Catfish
For fried catfish, season fillets with salt and pepper. Dredge in cornmeal and deep fry until crispy and cooked through.
Prepare Vegetables & Condiments
- 4
Slice Tomato
Wash and slice the tomato into thin slices.
- 5
Prepare Lettuce
Wash and shred the lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
- 6
Prepare Pickles
Slice pickles into thin rounds or spears, depending on preference.
- 7
Prepare Mayonnaise
If desired, mix mayonnaise with a little hot sauce for extra flavor.
Assemble Poboy
- 8
Cut Poboy Bread
Slice the poboy rolls lengthwise without cutting all the way through to create a pocket.
- 9
Fill the Poboy
Layer the fried seafood of choice (boom boom shrimp, fried shrimp, or fried catfish) into the bread, followed by slices of tomato, lettuce, and pickles. Spread mayonnaise generously on the inside.
Prepare Waffle Fries
- 10
Cook Waffle Fries
Prepare waffle fries according to package instructions, typically by baking or frying until crispy.
