Spiced Po’Boy Sandwich with Crispy Fried Shrimp and Remoulade
A New Orleans classic sandwich featuring crunchy fried shrimp seasoned with Cajun spices, topped with a tangy remoulade on a soft French roll. This latin american-inspired sandwiches & wraps ready in about 40 minutes pairs peeled and deveined medium shrimp, all-purpose flour, cornmeal 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
- 16 peeled and deveined medium shrimp
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- for frying, about 4 cups vegetable oil
- 4 rolls French rolls
- 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 large sliced tomato
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika (for remoulade)
Instructions
- Step 1: In a shallow bowl, mix 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup cornmeal, 2 tsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Pour 1 cup buttermilk into another bowl. Dip each of the 16 medium peeled and deveined shrimp first into the buttermilk, then dredge in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to coat fully.
- Step 3: Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F. Fry the shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Step 4: Split 4 French rolls lengthwise and toast lightly. Spread each with 2 tbsp remoulade sauce made by whisking 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp hot sauce, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp paprika until smooth.
- Step 5: Layer each roll with 1/4 cup shredded romaine lettuce, 2-3 slices of tomato, and 4 fried shrimp. Serve the Po’Boy sandwiches immediately while shrimp are warm and crunchy.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Spiced Po’Boy Sandwich with Crispy Fried Shrimp and Remoulade 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 Spiced Po’Boy Sandwich with Crispy Fried Shrimp and Remoulade?
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 Spiced Po’Boy Sandwich with Crispy Fried Shrimp and Remoulade?
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 Spiced Po’Boy Sandwich with Crispy Fried Shrimp and Remoulade 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 Spiced Po’Boy Sandwich with Crispy Fried Shrimp and Remoulade?
Latin American 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.
