Creole-Spiced Shrimp Po’Boy Sandwich with Remoulade Sauce
A classic Louisiana-style sandwich with crispy Creole-spiced shrimp, fresh lettuce, and a zesty remoulade sauce on a toasted baguette. This Southern American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs shrimp, peeled and deveined, Creole seasoning, all-purpose flour for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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 shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp Creole seasoning
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 French baguette, split lengthwise
- 1 cup leaf lettuce
- 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →
Equipment for this recipe
Top-rated tools to make this recipe successfully.
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, toss 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp with 2 tbsp Creole seasoning. Pour 1 cup buttermilk into a separate bowl. In a third bowl, combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour with 1/2 cup cornmeal.
- Step 2: Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F. Dip each shrimp into buttermilk, then dredge in the flour-cornmeal mixture, coating thoroughly.
- Step 3: Fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
- Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp hot sauce, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1/2 tsp paprika, and 1 tbsp lemon juice to make remoulade sauce.
- Step 5: Toast 1 French baguette split lengthwise until lightly browned. Spread remoulade sauce on both sides, layer with 1 cup leaf lettuce and 1 medium thinly sliced tomato, then pile on the fried shrimp. Serve immediately.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Creole-Spiced Shrimp Po’Boy Sandwich with Remoulade Sauce take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (15 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-Spiced Shrimp Po’Boy Sandwich with Remoulade Sauce?
Refrigerate in a covered airtight container for up to 3–4 days (FDA FoodKeeper guideline for cooked fish). Store any fresh salsa or citrus-based garnish in a separate container — it keeps for up to 2 days. Freeze cooked fish (without fresh garnishes) for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently at 275°F until just warmed through to preserve texture.
Can I substitute ingredients in Creole-Spiced Shrimp Po’Boy Sandwich with Remoulade Sauce?
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-Spiced Shrimp Po’Boy Sandwich with Remoulade Sauce 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-Spiced Shrimp Po’Boy Sandwich with Remoulade Sauce?
Southern American seafood 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.
