Cajun-Spiced Shrimp Po’boy with Pickled Slaw

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

A Southern-inspired sandwich featuring spicy Cajun shrimp nestled in a toasted baguette with tangy pickled slaw for contrast. This Southern-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, Cajun seasoning, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1, about 12 inches French baguette
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss 1 lb large shrimp with 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning and 2 tbsp olive oil until evenly coated. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare the pickled slaw by combining 2 cups thinly sliced green cabbage, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a separate bowl. Toss well and let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to soften.
3. Step 3: Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred, then remove from heat.
4. Step 4: Slice the 12-inch French baguette lengthwise without cutting all the way through, then toast it lightly under a broiler or in a toaster oven until golden, about 2 minutes.
5. Step 5: Mix 1/2 cup mayonnaise with 1 tbsp lemon juice to make a tangy sauce. Spread this evenly on the inside of the toasted baguette.
6. Step 6: Layer the cooked Cajun shrimp on the bottom half of the baguette, then top with generous amounts of the pickled slaw. Close the sandwich, slice into portions, and serve immediately.