New Orleans Style Shrimp Po' Boy

How to Make New Orleans Style Shrimp Po' Boy at Home

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Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp
• 4 pieces French bread
• 2 cups lettuce
• 1 large tomato
• 1 cup remoulade sauce
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups oil
• 1 cup pickles

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, combine the buttermilk and 1 tablespoon of cajun seasoning. Add the shrimp and let marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

2. 2

   In another bowl, mix the flour, cornmeal, remaining cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

3. 3

   Heat the oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C).

4. 4

   Remove the shrimp from the buttermilk, letting excess drip off, then dredge in the flour mixture until well coated.

5. 5

   Carefully add the coated shrimp to the hot oil in batches. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.

6. 6

   Slice the French bread pieces in half lengthwise. Toast lightly if desired.

7. 7

   Spread a generous layer of remoulade sauce on the bottom half of each bread piece.

8. 8

   Layer the fried shrimp on top of the remoulade, followed by lettuce, tomato slices, and pickles.

9. 9

   Top with the other half of the bread and serve immediately.