Fried Shrimp PoBoys 🍤

[beni]

I've got lots of excess shrimp from my seafood journey, so I'm trying to create something out of it. This recipe is famous in some restaurants in New Orleans, so be sure to check it out!

Ingredients
For the Remoulade Sauce

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp dill pickle relish
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tsp hot sauce
• 2 tsp capers, roughly chopped
• 1 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp Creole or Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

For the Fried Shrimp

• 3 tsp kosher salt
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 lbs raw medium shrimp (about 45), peeled, deveined and tail off
• Canola or Vegetable oil for frying
• 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 3 tbsp hot sauce

INSTRUCTIONS
For the Remoulade Sauce

1. Mix everything together and chill in the refrigerator until you are finished frying the shrimp

For the Fried Shrimp

1. Mix the salt, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper together then divide the spice mixture in half
2. Season the shrimp with half of the spice mixture
3. Mix the flour, cornmeal and the rest of the spice mixture together in a bowl
4. In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk and hot sauce together
5. Dip seasoned shrimp in the buttermilk, then coat with flour mixture shaking off any excess. If you like a thicker coating you can repeat this step. Chill the shrimp in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
6. Pour the oil into a deep, wide pot to the depth of about 2 inches. Heat the oil to 350° Fahrenheit
7. Working in batches, fry shrimp until golden brown about 3-4 minutes per batch. Transfer to paper towels to drain.

To Assemble Po'Boy

• Build your sandwich with on the French bread with mayonnaise or Remoulade, dress your sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and pickles then pile on the shrimp.

Tell me what are your thoughts about this! ෆ(ˇᵋ ˇෆೄ

 

[Klaire_Desteen]

I love the combination of flavors in the remoulade sauce, and the seasoning for the fried shrimp sounds delicious. Can't wait to try making this at home! Thanks for sharing!

 

[beni]

I love the combination of flavors in the remoulade sauce, and the seasoning for the fried shrimp sounds delicious. Can't wait to try making this at home! Thanks for sharing!

I'm glad you're excited to try making the dish at home!

 

[Horton]

I've got lots of excess shrimp from my seafood journey, so I'm trying to create something out of it. This recipe is famous in some restaurants in New Orleans, so be sure to check it out!

Ingredients
For the Remoulade SauceView attachment 1196

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp dill pickle relish
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tsp hot sauce
• 2 tsp capers, roughly chopped
• 1 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp Creole or Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

For the Fried Shrimp

• 3 tsp kosher salt
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 lbs raw medium shrimp (about 45), peeled, deveined and tail off
• Canola or Vegetable oil for frying
• 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 3 tbsp hot sauce

INSTRUCTIONS
For the Remoulade Sauce

1. Mix everything together and chill in the refrigerator until you are finished frying the shrimp

For the Fried Shrimp

1. Mix the salt, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper together then divide the spice mixture in half
2. Season the shrimp with half of the spice mixture
3. Mix the flour, cornmeal and the rest of the spice mixture together in a bowl
4. In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk and hot sauce together
5. Dip seasoned shrimp in the buttermilk, then coat with flour mixture shaking off any excess. If you like a thicker coating you can repeat this step. Chill the shrimp in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
6. Pour the oil into a deep, wide pot to the depth of about 2 inches. Heat the oil to 350° Fahrenheit
7. Working in batches, fry shrimp until golden brown about 3-4 minutes per batch. Transfer to paper towels to drain.

To Assemble Po'Boy

• Build your sandwich with on the French bread with mayonnaise or Remoulade, dress your sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and pickles then pile on the shrimp.

Tell me what are your thoughts about this! ෆ(ˇᵋ ˇෆೄ

This is a step-up recipe, can't wait to try this out

 

[Keith_]

Thanks for sharing your seafood adventure – can't wait to whip up these delicious sandwiches.