Shrimp Po'Boy
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Ingredients
- 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp (about 36), peeled, deveined
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 4 8'-long French rolls, split horizontally
- Mayonnaise
- Shredded iceberg lettuce
- Sliced tomatoes
- Dill pickles
- Hot pepper sauce
Details
Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
1. Whisk first 8 ingredients in a small bowl to blend.
Step 2
2. Heat frying oil to 350 F.
Step 3
3. Place shrimp and 2 Tbsp. spice mix in a medium bowl and toss to coat. Pour buttermilk into another medium bowl. Whisk flour and cornmeal in another medium bowl.
Step 4
4. Dip seasoned shrimp briefly in buttermilk, then coat with flour mixture. Working in batches, fry shrimp, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and just cooked through, about 4 minutes per batch. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
Step 5
5. Open rolls and spread cut sides with mayonnaise. Top with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and shrimp. Serve with hot sauce, if desired.
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