Fried Shrimp Po' Boy Sandwiches

Name: Fried Shrimp Po' Boy Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern,American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds medium-large shrimp (36 to 40 per pound); 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil; 1 1/2 cups milk; 1/2 cup hot sauce; 1 large egg; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup cornmeal; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon Cajun or Creole seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 4 small loaves French bread, or 2 large loaves, halved; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 large tomato, sliced; 2 cups shredded lettuce; 1 cup dill pickle chips

A classic New Orleans po' boy features deep-fried shrimp with a golden crust, served on split baguettes.

⭐ 4.1 (41 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 15 minTotal: 30 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Lunch Dinner Sandwiches

Cuisine Tags:

Southern American

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Instructions

Heat oil to 375F in a deep fryer or heavy saucepan and line a baking sheet with paper towels.
Peel and devein the shrimp, then rinse and pat them dry.
Whisk milk, hot sauce, and egg in a bowl, then add shrimp and let them soak for 3 to 4 minutes.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, Cajun or Creole seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Remove shrimp from the wet mixture, coat them thoroughly in the dry mixture, then fry in batches for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown.
Transfer fried shrimp to the paper towel-lined pan.
Slice and split baguettes, then spread with mayonnaise, arrange fried shrimp, and top with tomato and lettuce.
Serve with dill pickle chips.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 1599 kcal

Carbohydrate: 93 g

Cholesterol: 424 mg

Fiber: 6 g

Protein: 57 g

Saturated Fat: 12 g

Sodium: 3225 mg

Sugar: 11 g

Fat: 112 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g