Fried Shrimp PoBoy Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Fried Shrimp PoBoy Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Large Shrimp, Completely Cleaned; Salt And Black Pepper; 1 cup All-purpose Flour; 1 cup Stone-ground Yellow Cornmeal; 2 Tablespoons Creole Seasoning; 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 2 Large Eggs, Beaten; 1/2 cups Mayonnaise; 1 Tablespoon Cayenne Pepper Sauce (like Frank's Red Hot); 4 Hoagie Rolls Or French Bread Loaf Cut Into 4 Equal Pieces; 4 leaves Green Leaf Lettuce; 2 Roma Tomatoes, Sliced; 1 cup Dill Pickle Slices; Canola Or Vegetable Oil For Frying

Servings: persons

1 pound Large Shrimp, Completely Cleaned
Salt And Black Pepper
1 cup All-purpose Flour
1 cup Stone-ground Yellow Cornmeal
2 Tablespoons Creole Seasoning
1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
2 Large Eggs, Beaten
1/2 cups Mayonnaise
1 Tablespoon Cayenne Pepper Sauce (like Frank's Red Hot)
4 Hoagie Rolls Or French Bread Loaf Cut Into 4 Equal Pieces
4 leaves Green Leaf Lettuce
2 Roma Tomatoes, Sliced
1 cup Dill Pickle Slices
Canola Or Vegetable Oil For Frying

1
Pour enough oil into a Dutch oven so that it comes up 2 inches from the bottom.
2
Preheat oil over medium to medium-high heat until it registers 360 F.
3
While your oil is heating up, prepare your shrimp.
4
Season the shrimp generously with salt and black pepper.
5
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, Creole seasoning and cayenne pepper.
6
Split the mixture evenly into two smaller bowls.
7
In another bowl, add the beaten eggs.
8
Add the shrimp to one of the bowls with the flour mixture and toss.
9
Then transfer the shrimp to the bowl with the eggs and turn to coat.
10
Lastly transfer the shrimp to the second bowl with the flour mixture.
11
Toss until the mixture adheres, pressing to adhere where needed.
12
Fry the shrimp in batches until they are cooked through and golden brown, which wont take long, about 3-4 minutes.
13
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to get rid of any excess grease.
14
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayo and cayenne pepper sauce.
15
Slather the mayo mixture onto the cut sides of the 4 hoagie rolls and then top with shrimp, lettuce, tomato and pickle.
16
Drizzle with more cayenne pepper sauce if desired.
17
Enjoy immediately!

574

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Large Shrimp, Completely Cleaned, Salt And Black Pepper, 1 cup All-purpose Flour, 1 cup Stone-ground Yellow Cornmeal, and more.

Yes, Fried Shrimp PoBoy Sandwiches 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 Shrimp PoBoy Sandwiches

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Variations & substitutions

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