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Crispy Po Boy Sandwich with Fried Shrimp

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A Southern classic sandwich featuring crispy fried shrimp, tangy remoulade sauce, and fresh veggies on toasted French bread. Perfect for quick, flavorful meals and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tail-on for best presentation)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying (peanut or canola oil recommended)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce (Tabasco recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 4 French baguette rolls or hoagie buns (lightly toasted)
  • 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • Pickles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse and pat dry shrimp. Place in a bowl and soak in buttermilk for 15 minutes.
  2. In a shallow dish, mix flour, cornmeal, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C).
  4. Remove shrimp from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge shrimp in flour and cornmeal mixture, pressing to coat.
  5. Fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on a wire rack over a baking sheet.
  6. Whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, ketchup, hot sauce, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make remoulade sauce.
  7. Slice and lightly toast the baguette rolls or hoagie buns. Prepare lettuce and tomato slices.
  8. Spread remoulade on bottom half of each roll. Layer fried shrimp, lettuce, tomato, and pickles if using. Close sandwich and press gently.
  9. Serve immediately while shrimp are hot and crispy.

Notes

Maintain oil temperature at 350°F for crispy shrimp. Drain shrimp on wire rack to avoid sogginess. Toast bread to prevent sogginess from remoulade. For dairy-free, substitute buttermilk with almond milk plus lemon juice and use dairy-free mayo. Air-fry shrimp for a healthier option.

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