Louisiana-inspired · sandwich

Crispy Shrimp Po'Boy Sandwiches

Crisp cornmeal shrimp, shredded lettuce, tomato, and tangy remoulade pile into toasted sandwich rolls.

Total time35 min
Hands-on30 min
Cleanupmedium
Serves4
normalFamily-friendlydairy-freenut-free
Open shrimp po boy sandwich filled with crisp shrimp beside fries
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Cook

Make dinner

  1. 01

    Pat shrimp dry. Dip in egg, then coat in cornmeal, flour, Cajun seasoning, and a pinch of salt.

  2. 02

    Shallow-fry shrimp in oil over medium-high heat until crisp and opaque, about 2 minutes per side.

  3. 03

    Spread remoulade inside toasted rolls and add lettuce and tomato.

  4. 04

    Pile in the hot shrimp and serve immediately.

Make it work

Useful swaps

  • Use oven-baked breaded shrimp for less stovetop cleanup.
  • Gluten-free flour and rolls work with the cornmeal coating.

Why this is a good weeknight call

The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.