Fried Seafood Po Boy Recipe

Name: Fried Seafood Po Boy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable oil for frying; 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deviened; 4 softshell crabs, cleaned; 1/2 pound shucked oysters; 1 cup masa flour; 1/2 cup flour; 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal; Salt and cayenne; Tabasco hot sauce; 2 small french bread loaves; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 cup shredded lettuce; 6 slices of fresh tomatoes

Servings: persons

Vegetable oil for frying
1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deviened
4 softshell crabs, cleaned
1/2 pound shucked oysters
1 cup masa flour
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
Salt and cayenne
Tabasco hot sauce
2 small french bread loaves
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup shredded lettuce
6 slices of fresh tomatoes

1
Heat the oil in a large sauce pan.
2
Season the shrimp, softshells and oysters with salt and cayenne.
3
In a shallow pan, combine 1/2 cup of masa and flour.
4
Season the flours with salt and cayenne.
5
Dredge the shrimp in the seasoned flour, coating the shrimp completely.
6
Dredge the softshell and oysters in the seasoned flour, coating completely.
7
Fry the seafood in the hot oil until golden brown, stirring constantly, about 4 minutes.
8
Remove from the oil and drain on a paper lined plate.
9
Season with salt and hot sauce.
10
Split the French bread loaves in half.
11
Spread the mayonnaise on both sides of the bread.
12
Build the sandwich with the fried seafood, lettuce, and tomatoes.
13
Serve with Zap Potato Chips.

357

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vegetable oil for frying, 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deviened, 4 softshell crabs, cleaned, 1/2 pound shucked oysters, and more.

Yes, Fried Seafood Po Boy 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fried Seafood Po Boy

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Variations & substitutions

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