fried shrimp po'boys
(2 RATINGS)
When you think of these yummy sandwiches, you'll really be thinking of New Orleans.
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8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound uncooked large shrimp,peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup dry italian breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fine cracker meal*
- 1 clove garlic,minced
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- - additional cracker meal
- - vegetable oil
- 8 - french rolls, split,toasted
- - purchased tartar sauce
- - shredded lettuce
- - sliced tomato
- - hot pepper sauce
How To Make fried shrimp po'boys
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Step 1Combine shrimp,breadcrumbs,egg,egg yolk,parsley,cracker meal,garlic and cayenne pepper in a processor. Using on/off turns, process until shrimp is finely chopped but not pasty. Form mixture into 24 balls,using 2 tbsp for each. Roll balls into cracker meal.
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Step 2Pour vegetable oil to depth of 3 inches in heavy large pot. Heat oil to 325. Working in batches,fry shrimp balls until golden brown,turning occasionally,about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon,transfer shrimp balls to paper towels and drain.
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Step 3Place 3 shrimp balls on bottom half of each roll. Top with tartar sauce,lettuce and tomato,then roll tops. Serve immediately,passing hot sauce separately.
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Step 4*Ground saltine crackers would work in place of cracker meal
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