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shrimp po' boy with a yummy remoulade sauce

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Andy59 avatar
Wichita, KS
Updated on Feb 27, 2016

A shrimp po’ boy is a simple sandwich to construct… You have shrimp, lettuce, tomatoes, and bread. What sets this sandwich apart is the sauce that you serve it with, and how you prepare the shrimp… Oh, and let’s not forget the bun you serve it on. This recipe uses a rather spicy sauce that you can dress down to meet your particular tastes, and a spice mix for the shrimp that really gives it a kick in the right direction. So you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • REMOULADE SAUCE
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh horseradish
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar, apple cider variety
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon pickle relish, dill variety
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • - salt, kosher variety, to taste
  • - black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
  • SHRIMP SPICE MIX
  • 1 teaspoon salt, kosher variety
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • - black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
  • ASSEMBLY
  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled, and deveined
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup flour, all-purpose variety
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 medium french baguettes, about 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm) in length
  • 1 cup crisp lettuce, chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes, medium sliced
  • - peanut oil, for deep frying

How To Make shrimp po' boy with a yummy remoulade sauce

  • Step 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • Step 2
    REMOULADE SAUCE
  • Step 3
    Gather all your ingredients.
  • Step 4
    Add all of the ingredients to a blender.
  • Step 5
    Blend until smooth, and then cover and reserve.
  • Step 6
    Chef’s Note: If you can let the sauce sit for a few hours, or overnight, it will give the ingredients a chance to know one another.
  • Step 7
    SHRIMP SPICE MIX
  • Step 8
    Gather your ingredients.
  • Step 9
    Add all of the spice ingredients to a small prep bowl, thoroughly mix, and reserve.
  • Step 10
    THE ASSEMBLY
  • Step 11
    Gather your ingredients.
  • Step 12
    Take the peeled and deveined shrimp and make one or two cuts on the inside curve.
  • Step 13
    Chef’s Tip: this will prevent the shrimp from curling up when they are deep-fried.
  • Step 14
    Add the spice mix to a bowl, or a Ziploc bag, and then add the shrimp.
  • Step 15
    Thoroughly, coat the shrimp with the spice mix, and allow them to rest for 10 minutes.
  • Step 16
    Mix the flour and cornmeal together and add to a dish (like a pie dish).
  • Step 17
    Add the buttermilk to a bowl.
  • Step 18
    Remove a shrimp from the spice mix, tap off the excess, and dip in the buttermilk.
  • Step 19
    Dip into the flour/cornmeal mixture, and thoroughly coat.
  • Step 20
    Reserve and then repeat for the remaining shrimp.
  • Step 21
    Chef’s Tip: Allow the shrimp to rest for about 10 minutes.
  • Step 22
    Pour enough peanut oil into a pan to cover the bottom to a depth of 1 inch (2.5cm), and bring the heat of the oil up to 350f 175c).
  • Step 23
    Add the shrimp in batches and fry until nice and brown, about 3 to 5 minutes per batch.
  • Step 24
    Allow the shrimp to drain on paper towels.
  • Step 25
    Cut open a baguette.
  • Step 26
    Spread the remoulade sauce on the top and bottom of the cut sides of the baguette.
  • Step 27
    Add a bed of chopped lettuce to the bottom bun.
  • Step 28
    Add half the shrimp.
  • Step 29
    Add some slices of tomato.
  • Step 30
    Cover with the top of the baguette and slice.
  • Step 31
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • Step 32
    Serve while still warm with some chips, and maybe a good beer or two. Enjoy.
  • Step 33
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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