"The paper-thin crust and pillowy crumb of a New Orleans?style French roll is essential to this classic sandwich?as is Crystal hot sauce...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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Vegetable oil for frying
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1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp (about 36), peeled, deveined
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup cornmeal
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4 8"-long French rolls, split horizontally
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Rémoulade (go to bonappetit.com for recipe) or mayonnaise
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Shredded iceberg lettuce
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Sliced tomatoes
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Dill pickles
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Hot pepper sauce (optional), preferably Crystal