Grilled Cajun-Spiced Shrimp Po' Boy Sandwich

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Tender shrimp seasoned with bold Cajun spices grilled to perfection, served in a crusty French roll with crisp lettuce and tangy remoulade sauce. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs large shrimp, 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Toss 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp with 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp hot sauce to create remoulade sauce.
  4. Step 4: Slice 4 French rolls horizontally, lightly toast them on the grill for 1 minute, then spread a generous layer of remoulade sauce on each half.
  5. Step 5: Layer grilled shrimp and 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce inside each roll, then close sandwiches and serve immediately.

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