Spicy Cajun Po’Boy with Crispy Fried Shrimp

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-18 · Updated 2026-06-18

A traditional New Orleans sandwich loaded with crunchy fried shrimp, spicy remoulade, and fresh vegetables on a crusty French roll. This Creole-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs large shrimp, all-purpose flour, cornmeal for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 620 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 large shrimp
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 4 cups, for frying vegetable oil
• 4 French rolls
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp hot sauce
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 cup sliced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup, sliced pickles
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup cornmeal, 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. In a separate bowl, pour 1 cup buttermilk.
2. Step 2: Dip each of the 16 peeled and deveined large shrimp first into the buttermilk, then dredge thoroughly in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
3. Step 3: Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F. Fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1 tbsp hot sauce to create a spicy remoulade.
5. Step 5: Slice 4 French rolls lengthwise without cutting all the way through. Spread a generous layer of spicy remoulade inside each roll.
6. Step 6: Layer each roll with 4 fried shrimp, 1/4 cup shredded lettuce, 1/4 cup sliced tomatoes, and 2 tbsp sliced pickles. Close sandwiches and serve immediately.