Po'Boy
Dive into the mouthwatering goodness of a classic Po' Boy sandwich, where crispy fried shrimp or succulent prawns meet a bed of vibrant lettuce and juicy tomatoes. Drizzled with a zesty Po' Boy sauce, this sandwich packs a flavor punch that will have your taste buds dancing. Get ready to indulge in a hearty bite of Southern comfort!
Prep
15
min
Cook
10
min
Serves
2
people
Level
intermediate
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
450
Protein
28g
Carbs
42g
Fat
15g
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- 1 cup (237 ml) cornmeal
- 2 pieces eggs
- 1 tsp (5 ml) horseradish
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) milk
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) old bay seasoning
- 12 pieces shrimp/shrimp
- 2 pieces sub rolls
- 1 medium tomato
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- hot sauce (to taste)
- 1 cup (237 ml) iceberg lettuce
- mayonnaise (to taste)
- mustard (to taste)
- oil (to taste)
- pickle juice (to taste)
- salt (to taste)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Slice the sub rolls and add the Po' Boy sauce to both sides.
- 2
Add the finely sliced lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and fried shrimp or prawns.
- 3
Enjoy your Po' Boy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Double-dredge your shrimp by dipping in seasoned milk, then cornmeal, then back to milk, then cornmeal again to create a thicker crust that stays crispy for 15+ minutes.techniqueDouble-dredge method
- ✓Fry shrimp at exactly 350°F for 2-3 minutes because lower temps create soggy coating while higher temps burn the cornmeal before the shrimp cooks through.timing350°F, 2-3 minutes
- ✓Add 2 tablespoons pickle juice to your cornmeal breading mixture because the acidity tenderizes proteins and adds tangy flavor that complements the seafood.ingredient2 tablespoons pickle juice
- ✓Toast the po'boy bread cut-side down on a griddle for 60-90 seconds to create a moisture barrier that prevents the sauce and lettuce from making the bread soggy.technique60-90 seconds
- ✓Mix Old Bay seasoning into the cornmeal at a 1:8 ratio because the spice blend's celery seed and bay leaf oils bloom when heated in oil, intensifying flavor.ingredient1:8 ratio
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Prep
15
min
Cook
10
min
Serves
2
people
Level
intermediate
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Po'Boy
Dive into the mouthwatering goodness of a classic Po' Boy sandwich, where crispy fried shrimp or succulent prawns meet a bed of vibrant lettuce and juicy tomatoes. Drizzled with a zesty Po' Boy sauce, this sandwich packs a flavor punch that will have your taste buds dancing. Get ready to indulge in a hearty bite of Southern comfort!
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
450
Protein
28g
Carbs
42g
Fat
15g
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- 1 cup (237 ml) cornmeal
- 2 pieces eggs
- 1 tsp (5 ml) horseradish
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) milk
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) old bay seasoning
- 12 pieces shrimp/shrimp
- 2 pieces sub rolls
- 1 medium tomato
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- hot sauce (to taste)
- 1 cup (237 ml) iceberg lettuce
- mayonnaise (to taste)
- mustard (to taste)
- oil (to taste)
- pickle juice (to taste)
- salt (to taste)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Slice the sub rolls and add the Po' Boy sauce to both sides.
- 2
Add the finely sliced lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and fried shrimp or prawns.
- 3
Enjoy your Po' Boy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Double-dredge your shrimp by dipping in seasoned milk, then cornmeal, then back to milk, then cornmeal again to create a thicker crust that stays crispy for 15+ minutes.techniqueDouble-dredge method
- ✓Fry shrimp at exactly 350°F for 2-3 minutes because lower temps create soggy coating while higher temps burn the cornmeal before the shrimp cooks through.timing350°F, 2-3 minutes
- ✓Add 2 tablespoons pickle juice to your cornmeal breading mixture because the acidity tenderizes proteins and adds tangy flavor that complements the seafood.ingredient2 tablespoons pickle juice
- ✓Toast the po'boy bread cut-side down on a griddle for 60-90 seconds to create a moisture barrier that prevents the sauce and lettuce from making the bread soggy.technique60-90 seconds
- ✓Mix Old Bay seasoning into the cornmeal at a 1:8 ratio because the spice blend's celery seed and bay leaf oils bloom when heated in oil, intensifying flavor.ingredient1:8 ratio