Shrimp Po'boys Recipe

Name: Shrimp Po'boys
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise; 2 green onions, chopped (white and light green parts,); 2 tablespoons chopped pickles; 1 tablespoon capers; 2 teaspoons hot sauce; 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning; 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning; 1 large egg, beaten; 1 cup milk; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 cup cornmeal; ½ cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; vegetable oil, for frying; 8 French rolls, split and toasted; 2 cups shredded lettuce; 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1 cup mayonnaise
2 green onions, chopped (white and light green parts,)
2 tablespoons chopped pickles
1 tablespoon capers
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup cornmeal
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
vegetable oil, for frying
8 French rolls, split and toasted
2 cups shredded lettuce
2 tomatoes, thinly sliced

1
For the Sauce: Blend mayonnaise, green onions, pickle, capers, hot sauce and Cajun seasoning in food processor.
2
Cover and chill.
3
Whisk egg, milk and cayenne; add shrimp.
4
In a shallow bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper.
5
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6
Remove shrimp from egg mixture, shaking off excess.
7
Dredge in cornmeal/flour mixture.
8
Pour 2 inches of oil into a large, deep skillet.
9
Heat oil until it reaches 370 degrees.
10
Cook shrimp a few at a time, turning once, until coating is browned and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes.
11
Remove to paper towel-lined sheet with a slotted spoon.
12
Bring oil back to 370 degrees before adding a new batch of shrimp.
13
Spread desired amount of sauce on rolls.
14
Divide lettuce and tomatoes among rolls.
15
Divide shrimp among rolls and serve immediately.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup mayonnaise, 2 green onions, chopped (white and light green parts,), 2 tablespoons chopped pickles, 1 tablespoon capers, and more.

Yes, 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.

Shrimp Po'boys

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