Shrimp Po Boy (Printable)

Golden crispy shrimp piled high with fresh veggies and tangy mayo on a soft French roll.

# Required Ingredients:

→ For the Shrimp

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1 cup cornmeal
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1/2 cup buttermilk
06 - 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
07 - 1/2 tsp paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
09 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
11 - Vegetable oil, for frying

→ For the Sandwich Assembly

12 - 4 soft French rolls or hoagie buns
13 - 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
14 - 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
15 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
16 - 1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)
17 - 1 tbsp dill pickle slices (optional)
18 - Lemon wedges, for serving

# Directions:

01 - Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk.
02 - In another bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Dip the shrimp into the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour-cornmeal mixture, coating well.
04 - Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F.
05 - Fry the shrimp in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
06 - Slice the French rolls open lengthwise, leaving a hinge.
07 - In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise with hot sauce, if using. Spread generously on both sides of the rolls.
08 - Layer with shredded lettuce, tomato slices, and fried shrimp. Add pickle slices if desired.
09 - Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cornmeal crust stays ridiculously crispy even after the shrimp cool down
  • That creamy spicy mayo ties everything together like a Southern hug
  • Ready in 35 minutes but tastes like you waited in line for an hour
02 -
  • Do not crowd the pan or your oil temperature will drop and the shrimp will be greasy
  • Let the shrimp drain well on paper towels or the bread will get soggy within minutes
03 -
  • Line your draining plate with paper towels and then a wire rack for maximum crunch retention
  • Season your tomato slices with a tiny pinch of salt to bring out their flavor
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