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Crispy, golden-fried shrimp piled high on a crusty French baguette, slathered with a zesty remoulade sauce and dressed with fresh lettuce and tomato. A true taste of New Orleans street food.
For 4 servings
Prepare the Remoulade Sauce
Set Up the Breading Station
Fry the Shrimp
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Crispy, golden-fried shrimp piled high on a crusty French baguette, slathered with a zesty remoulade sauce and dressed with fresh lettuce and tomato. A true taste of New Orleans street food.
This cajun_creole recipe takes 35 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 1048.59 calories per serving with 37.45g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Assemble the Po'boys
Try this recipe with fried oysters, catfish fillets, or even crispy chicken tenders for a different take on the classic po'boy.
Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper and hot sauce in the remoulade to your preference. You can also add a pinch of cayenne to the flour mixture for extra heat.
For a lighter version, season and grill or pan-sear the shrimp instead of deep-frying. Use a whole wheat baguette and a Greek yogurt-based remoulade.
Add other toppings like sliced red onions, avocado, or a sprinkle of blue cheese crumbles for a gourmet twist.
Shrimp is packed with high-quality protein, which is essential for building and repairing tissues, making enzymes and hormones, and supporting muscle mass.
This recipe provides a significant amount of selenium from the shrimp. Selenium is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage, supports immune function, and is crucial for thyroid health.
Shrimp is a good source of several vitamins, including Vitamin B12, which is vital for nerve function and the production of DNA and red blood cells.
A Po'boy is a traditional sandwich from New Orleans, Louisiana. It almost always consists of meat or fried seafood served on New Orleans French bread, which has a crisp crust and a soft, fluffy center.
Authentic New Orleans-style French bread is ideal. If you can't find it, a crusty baguette or a soft-crusted Italian loaf are the next best options. The key is a bread that is sturdy enough to hold the fillings but soft enough to bite through easily.
Fried shrimp is best served immediately for maximum crispiness. If you must make it ahead, you can reheat the shrimp in an air fryer or a hot oven (400°F / 200°C) for a few minutes to help them crisp up again.
As a deep-fried sandwich with a mayonnaise-based sauce, a traditional Shrimp Po'boy is an indulgent meal and not typically considered health food. It is high in calories, fat, and sodium. For a healthier version, consider grilling the shrimp and using a lighter sauce.
A typical homemade Shrimp Po'boy can range from 700 to 900 calories per sandwich, depending on the size of the bread, the amount of oil absorbed during frying, and the quantity of remoulade sauce used.