Shrimp Po' Boy Sandwich

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A crispy fried shrimp sandwich with tangy remoulade and crispy French bread. This southern-inspired seafood ready in about 35 minutes pairs peeled and deveined shrimp, beaten egg, flour for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

★ 4.0 (9 ratings) Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Southern cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a shallow dish, mix 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup cornmeal, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Dip shrimp in beaten egg, then coat evenly in the flour mixture.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet. Fry shrimp in batches until golden and crispy (3-4 minutes per side).
  4. Step 4: Toast French bread slices until crispy. Layer with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and 1/2 cup remoulade. Top with fried shrimp.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Shrimp Po' Boy Sandwich take to make?

Total time is about 35 minutes (20 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 Shrimp Po' Boy Sandwich?

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 peeled and deveined shrimp from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Shrimp Po' Boy Sandwich?

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 Shrimp Po' Boy Sandwich 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 Shrimp Po' Boy Sandwich?

Southern 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.

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