This classic New Orleans Shrimp Po Boys recipe features crispy fried shrimp and tangy homemade remoulade sauce. The cornmeal coating creates the perfect crunch, while the creamy remoulade adds just the right amount of spice and tang to make this sandwich unforgettable!
1poundmedium to large shrimpthaws, raw, peeled, and deveined
3large eggs
½cupbuttermilk
4teaspoonsCajun seasoningdivided
½teaspooncoarse ground pepper
1cupcornmeal
¾cupflour
1-2cupsvegetable oilfor frying
For the Creole Remoulade Sauce
1cupmayo
2tablespoonsrelish
1tablespoonfresh lemon juice
½teaspoonTabasco sauce
1small clove garlicminced
1tablespoonDijon mustard
1tablespoonWorcestershire sauce
½teaspoonpaprika
For Serving
4hoagie rollslightly toasted, see note
dill pickle slicesoptional
tomato slices
shredded iceberg lettuce
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Instructions
In a small bowl whisk together all the remoulade sauce ingredients until well combined. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit in the fridge until assembling sandwiches.
For the shrimp, set a wire cooling rack over a rimmed baking sheet and set aside.
Pat the thawed shrimp dry with paper towels and season with half (2 teaspoons) the Cajun seasoning.
In a bowl combine the eggs and buttermilk.
In a second bowl combine corn meal, flour, pepper, and the remaining 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning.
Pour the oil into a large skillet so it’s about 1 inch deep. Heat over medium high heat (aim to be between 350-375 in temperature)
Place a shrimp first in the flour mixture and coat lightly. Dunk the shrimp in the egg mixture and back to the flour mixture one more time. Set on a plate and continue on until all the shrimp have been coated or fry while coating.
Fry the shrimp in batches, careful not to overcrowd. You will fry each shrimp for about 1.5- 2 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove to the cooling rack and fry the remaining shrimp.
To assemble, spread a generous amount of sauce on both sides of your cut roll or bread. Place pickles and tomatoes on the top part of your roll followed by shredded lettuce. Pile the shrimp on the bottom half and make the 2 halves into a sandwich. Cut in half and enjoy.
Notes
Store any leftover shrimp in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
You can make the sauce up to 3-4 days in advanced. The longer the sauce sits, the more flavorful it will be.
You can use hoagie rolls, French bread loaf sliced into 5-6 inch sections, a baguette, etc.
Make sure you buy uncooked shrimp.
Fried Shrimp isn’t as good rewarmed in the microwave. If needed, reheat shrimp in an air fryer at 180 for 5 or so minutes to keep a crispy texture.