Fried Shrimp Po’ Boys
Time: 30 minutes
In honor of Fat Tuesday, we fried up some shrimp and whipped up a homemade remoulade. You can also make this classic sandwich with crawfish or oysters.
INGREDIENTS
Yield: 4 servings
- For the Fried Shrimp:
- 1 pound cleaned shrimp - Gulf, PD, or Crawfish
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp buttermilk
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp seasoning salt
- 1/2 cup corn meal
- Canola oil for frying
- For the Seasoned Mayonnaise:
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp capers, chopped
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbs lemon juice
- For Assembly:
- 3-4 loaves French bread
- Sliced tomato
- Romaine lettuce
- Pickled red onion
PREPARATION
Step 1
Prepare a fryer with canola oil and heat to 375 degrees F.
Step 2
Combine flour, cornmeal, paprika and seasoning salt.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and buttermilk together for the egg wash.
Step 4
Place shrimp in egg wash then toss in flour-cornmeal mix. Fry for a few minutes, until golden brown and delicious.
Step 5
Remove from oil and drain on paper towels or a rack, season with kosher salt.
Step 6
Toast buns and garnish with sliced tomato, romaine lettuce, seasoned mayonnaise, and pickled red onion.
Step 7
Top with fried shrimp and enjoy.
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