Fried Shrimp Po' Boy Recipe
french bread, lettuce, tomato, remoulade
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Ingredients
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Shrimp and Breading
Po' Boy Assembly
Method
Shrimp Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Shrimp
In a large bowl, season the peeled and deveined shrimp with salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Set aside to marinate for about 15 minutes.
- 2
Prepare Breading Stations
In one shallow dish, place the all-purpose flour. In another shallow dish, beat the eggs and mix with milk. In a third shallow dish, combine the cornmeal with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Frying the Shrimp
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 4
- 5
Fry the Shrimp
Carefully place the breaded shrimp in the hot oil, cooking in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Assembling the Po' Boy
- 6
Prepare the Bread
Slice the French bread or hoagie rolls lengthwise, but do not cut all the way through. Lightly toast them if desired.
- 7
Assemble the Sandwich
Spread a generous amount of remoulade sauce on the inside of each bread. Fill with shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and top with several pieces of fried shrimp.
- 8
Serve
Close the sandwich and serve immediately with extra remoulade on the side for dipping.