Cajun-Spiced Shrimp Po'boy with Creole Remoulade

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

A hearty sandwich featuring spicy Cajun-seasoned shrimp piled high on a toasted French roll with creamy Creole remoulade and crisp lettuce. This Southern-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, Cajun seasoning, all-purpose flour for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 4 French rolls
• 1 cup romaine lettuce, shredded
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp hot sauce
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss 1 lb large shrimp with 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning until evenly coated. Dredge the shrimp in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, shaking off excess.
2. Step 2: Heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Fry the shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through, then drain on paper towels.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp hot sauce, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth to create the Creole remoulade.
4. Step 4: Slice 4 French rolls lengthwise and toast them lightly under a broiler or in a toaster oven until the edges are crispy, about 2 minutes.
5. Step 5: Spread a generous layer of remoulade on both sides of each toasted roll, layer 1/4 cup shredded romaine lettuce, then pile on the fried Cajun shrimp. Serve immediately with pickles or chips.