Cajun Shrimp Po' Boys Recipe

Name: Cajun Shrimp Po' Boys
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: vegetable oil, for frying; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons creole seasoning; 4 eggs, whisked; 2 cups seasoned panko breadcrumbs (recommended -- Progresso Panko Crispy Bread Crumbs Italian Style); 20 large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed (21/25); kosher salt; 2 garlic cloves, grated; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 4 hoagie rolls, split; tartar sauce, recipe follows; green lettuce or red leaf lettuce, for garnish; 1 tomatoes, thinly sliced; 1 cup shredded red cabbage; Tartar Sauce; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons finely chopped cornichons; 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard; 1 tablespoon chili sauce; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley; kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Servings: persons

vegetable oil, for frying
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons creole seasoning
4 eggs, whisked
2 cups seasoned panko breadcrumbs (recommended -- Progresso Panko Crispy Bread Crumbs Italian Style)
20 large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed (21/25)
kosher salt
2 garlic cloves, grated
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4 hoagie rolls, split
tartar sauce, recipe follows
green lettuce or red leaf lettuce, for garnish
1 tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded red cabbage
Tartar Sauce
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chopped cornichons
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon chili sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Heat 2-inches vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until the temperature registers 350 degrees F.
3
Whisk the flour and Creole seasoning in a shallow bowl. Add the eggs to another shallow bowl and the panko to a third shallow bowl. Dredge the shrimp in the flour, followed by the egg and finally coat with the panko, shaking off any excess in between dredges.
4
Working in batches, fry the shrimp until golden brown, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Drain the shrimp on paper towel-lined plate and season with salt.
5
Add the garlic to the melted butter and brush on the inside of each roll. Toast the rolls in the oven until golden brown and crispy, about 7 minutes.
6
Spread the Tartar Sauce on each roll, top with lettuce leaves, tomato slices, 5 fried shrimp and some shredded cabbage.
7
Tartar Sauce:
8
In a small bowl, mix together all of the ingredients and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

1431

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

149

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: vegetable oil, for frying, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons creole seasoning, 4 eggs, whisked, and more.

Yes, Cajun Shrimp Po' Boys falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Shrimp Po' Boys

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