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 scallions, white and light green parts, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped pickle; 1 tablespoon chopped capers; 2 teaspoons hot sauce; 1 tablespoon plus 1 tsp. Cajun seasoning; 1 large egg, beaten; 1 cup milk; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 pounds medium shrimp (about 27), peeled and deveined; 1 cup cornmeal; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; Vegetable oil, for frying; 8 hoagie rolls, split and toasted; 2 cups shredded lettuce; 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1 cup mayonnaise
2 scallions, white and light green parts, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons chopped pickle
1 tablespoon chopped capers
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 tablespoon plus 1 tsp. Cajun seasoning
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pounds medium shrimp (about 27), peeled and deveined
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
8 hoagie rolls, split and toasted
2 cups shredded lettuce
2 tomatoes, thinly sliced

1
Blend mayonnaise, scallions, pickle, capers, hot sauce and 1 tsp. Cajun seasoning in food processor. Cover and chill.
2
Whisk egg, milk and cayenne. Add shrimp; let stand 10 minutes. In a shallow bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, 1 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper. Preheat oven to 200u00b0F; line a baking sheet with paper towels and another with foil.
3
Remove shrimp from egg mixture, shaking off excess. Dredge in cornmeal mixture. Set on foil-lined sheet.
4
Pour 2 inches of oil into a large, deep skillet. Heat oil until it reaches 370u00b0F on a candy thermometer. Cook shrimp a few at a time, turning once, until coating is browned and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove to paper towel-lined sheet with a slotted spoon. Keep warm in oven. Bring oil back to 370u00b0F before adding a new batch of shrimp.
5
Spread 1 Tbsp. reserved sauce on rolls. Divide lettuce and tomatoes among rolls. Divide shrimp among rolls and serve immediately.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup mayonnaise, 2 scallions, white and light green parts, roughly chopped, 2 tablespoons chopped pickle, 1 tablespoon chopped 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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