CAJUN SHRIMP PO’ BOY SANDWICH

Prep time 
15 mins 

Cook time 
10 mins 

Total time 
25 mins 

A Louisiana classic! Crispy fried shrimp stuffed inside soft French bread and dressed with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and homemade remoulade. This is real-deal Cajun comfort food. 

Serves: 4 

Ingredients 

For the shrimp: 

• 1 pound Gulf shrimp, peeled and deveined 
• 1 cup buttermilk 
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce 
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 
• ½ cup cornmeal 
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning 
• Vegetable oil (for frying) 

For the remoulade: 

• ½ cup mayonnaise 
• 2 tablespoons Creole mustard (or Dijon) 
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice 
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce 
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning 
• 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish (optional) 

For building the po’ boys: 

• 4 French bread loaves (6–8 inches) 
• Shredded lettuce 
• Sliced tomatoes 
• Dill pickle slices 

Instructions 

1. Prepare the shrimp: 
   In a bowl, mix buttermilk and hot sauce. Add shrimp and let soak 10 minutes. 
2. Make the dredge: 
   In another bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, and Cajun seasoning. 
3. Fry the shrimp: 
   Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F. Remove shrimp from buttermilk, dredge in flour mixture, and fry 2–3 minutes until golden. Drain on paper towels. 
4. Remoulade sauce: 
   Mix mayo, mustard, lemon juice, hot sauce, Cajun seasoning, and horseradish. Stir well and set aside. 
5. Assemble: 
   Split French bread and spread remoulade generously. Add lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles. Pile high with fried shrimp. Serve hot!