Creole Shrimp Po'Boy with Remoulade and Pickled Slaw
A classic New Orleans sandwich featuring crispy fried shrimp, tangy remoulade sauce, and crunchy pickled cabbage slaw on a soft French roll. This Cajun-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, all-purpose flour, cornmeal 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.
Ingredients
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 4 rolls French rolls
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp prepared horseradish
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cups cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt (for slaw)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (for slaw)
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp prepared horseradish, 1 tbsp hot sauce, and 1 tbsp lemon juice until smooth to make the remoulade sauce. Refrigerate.
- Step 2: Combine 2 cups thinly sliced cabbage with 1/4 cup white vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a separate bowl. Toss and let marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Step 3: In a shallow bowl, whisk 1 cup buttermilk. In another bowl, mix 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup cornmeal, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- Step 4: Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F. Dip 1 lb medium shrimp first into buttermilk, then dredge in the flour-cornmeal mixture, coating thoroughly.
- Step 5: Fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Step 6: Slice 4 French rolls lengthwise without cutting all the way through. Spread remoulade sauce generously on both sides of the rolls.
- Step 7: Layer fried shrimp and a generous handful of pickled cabbage slaw inside each roll. Serve immediately for a crunchy, zesty sandwich experience.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Creole Shrimp Po'Boy with Remoulade and Pickled Slaw take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (25 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Creole Shrimp Po'Boy with Remoulade and Pickled Slaw?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep all-purpose flour from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Creole Shrimp Po'Boy with Remoulade and Pickled Slaw?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Creole Shrimp Po'Boy with Remoulade and Pickled Slaw for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Creole Shrimp Po'Boy with Remoulade and Pickled Slaw?
Cajun sandwiches & wraps like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
