Authentic New Orleans Shrimp Po' Boy with Creole Remoulade Sauce

Crispy cajun fried shrimp are piled on a french baguette and topped with a creole inspired creamy remoulade sauce

Yield:
4 servings
Category:
Seafood
Cuisine:
American

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp dill pickle relish
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp hot sauce
  • For the Remoulade Sauce
  • 2 tsp capers, roughly chopped
  • 1 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp Creole or Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • For the fried Shrimp
  • 3 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 lbs raw medium shrimp (about 45), peeled, deveined and tail off
  • Canola or Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3 tbsp hot sauce

DIRECTIONS:

  1. For the Remoulade Sauce
    Mix everything together and chill in the refrigerator until you are finished frying the shrimp
  2. For the Fried Shrimp
    Mix the salt, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper together then divide the spice mixture in half Season the shrimp with half of the spice mixture
  3. Mix the flour, cornmeal and the rest of the spice mixture together in a bowl In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk and hot sauce together
  4. Dip seasoned shrimp in the buttermilk, then coat with flour mixture shaking off any excess. If you like a thicker coating you can repeat this step. Chill the shrimp in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  5. Pour the oil into a deep, wide pot to the depth of about 2 inches. Heat the oil to 350° Fahrenheit Working in batches, fry shrimp until golden brown about 3-4 minutes per batch. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  6. To Assemble Po'Boy
    Build your sandwich with

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