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Shrimp Po' Boy

45 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€€
from @es.eatss1 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • shrimp (peeled and deveined)Fish600 g
  • all-purpose flourPantry150 g
  • cornmealGrains100 g
  • Cajun seasoningSpices15 g
  • eggs (beaten)Dairy2 pieces
  • milkDairy120 ml
  • vegetable oil (for deep frying)Pantry1 litre
  • baguette (split lengthwise)Bakery4 pieces
  • mayonnaisePantry120 g
  • lettuce (shredded)Produce100 g
  • tomatoes (sliced)Produce2 pieces
  • pickles (sliced)Produce60 g
  • hot saucePantry15 ml

per serving

Nutrition

873kcal

Carbs
75 g
Proteins
36 g
Fat
48 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Deep fryer
  • Mixing bowl ×3
  • Slotted spoon
  • Cooling rack

step by step

Method

  1. Prepare the breading station

    • Mix the flour, cornmeal and Cajun seasoning in a bowl.
    • Whisk the eggs with the milk in a second bowl.
    Step 1

  2. Heat the oil

    • Pour the vegetable oil into a deep fryer and heat to 180 °C.
    Step 2

  3. Bread the shrimp

    • Coat the shrimp in the seasoned flour mixture.
    • Dip them in the egg wash, then back into the flour mixture, pressing so it sticks.
    Step 3

  4. Fry the shrimp

    • Fry the shrimp in batches until golden and crisp.
    • Drain on a cooling rack.
    Step 4

  5. Make the spicy mayo

    • Stir the hot sauce into the mayonnaise.
    Step 5

  6. Assemble the po' boys

    • Spread the spicy mayo inside the split baguettes.
    • Layer the lettuce, sliced tomatoes, pickles and fried shrimp.
    • Close the sandwiches and serve immediately.
    Step 6
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