Spicy Gulfport-Inspired Shrimp Po’Boy Sandwiches

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

Crispy fried shrimp tossed in a spicy remoulade sauce, served on toasted French rolls with crisp lettuce and ripe tomatoes for a classic Gulf Coast sandwich. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, 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

• 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup buttermilk
• for frying vegetable oil
• 4 French rolls
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• 1 cup sliced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tsp hot sauce
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 1 tsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup cornmeal, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Dip 1 lb medium shrimp into 1 cup buttermilk, then dredge in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
3. Step 3: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F, enough for deep frying.
4. Step 4: Fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
5. Step 5: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tsp hot sauce, 1 clove minced garlic, and 1 tsp lemon juice to make the spicy remoulade.
6. Step 6: Slice 4 French rolls lengthwise and toast lightly. Spread a generous layer of remoulade on each roll.
7. Step 7: Layer each sandwich with 1/2 cup shredded lettuce, 1/4 cup sliced tomatoes, and one-quarter of the fried shrimp. Close sandwiches and serve immediately.