Cajun-Spiced Po'Boy Sandwich with Pickled Veggies

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

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A hearty sandwich bursting with Cajun spiced fried shrimp and tangy pickled vegetables on a soft French roll. This Caribbean-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs shrimp, cajun seasoning, buttermilk for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 550 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, peeled and deveined shrimp
2 tbsp cajun seasoning
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups for frying vegetable oil
4 french rolls
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup thinly sliced pickled carrots
1/4 cup thinly sliced pickled jalapeños
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 large, sliced tomato

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp with 1 cup buttermilk and 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning. Let marinate for 20 minutes in the fridge.
Step 2: Place 1 cup all-purpose flour in a shallow dish. Remove shrimp from buttermilk mixture, letting excess drip off, then dredge in flour to coat evenly.
Step 3: Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F. Fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
Step 4: Split 4 French rolls lengthwise but not all the way through, toast lightly if desired.
Step 5: Spread 1/2 cup mayonnaise evenly across the rolls. Layer with 1 cup shredded lettuce, 1 large sliced tomato, fried shrimp, 1/2 cup pickled carrots, and 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños.
Step 6: Close sandwiches and serve immediately while shrimp are hot and crispy.