Description
Mouthwatering Old Fashioned Homemade Po Boy Sandwich brings classic Louisiana coastal charm to your kitchen. Fresh ingredients and bold flavors combine for a hearty meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
Bread and Coating:
- 1 loaf French bread
- 1 cup (120 grams) flour
- 1 cup (120 grams) cornmeal
- 2 eggs
Condiments and Seasonings:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Garnish:
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Pickles
Instructions
- Slice the French bread into individual sandwich portions, creating a spacious cavity for filling by cutting lengthwise.
- Create a crispy coating mixture by thoroughly blending flour and cornmeal in a shallow dish.
- Whisk eggs in a separate bowl until smooth and well-combined.
- Carefully dredge each shrimp first through the whisked eggs, then generously coat with the flour-cornmeal mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Heat cooking oil in a heavy skillet to 350°F, maintaining a consistent medium-high temperature for even frying.
- Gently place coated shrimp into hot oil, frying approximately 2-3 minutes per side until achieving a rich golden-brown exterior and thoroughly cooked interior.
- Craft a zesty sauce by whisking mayonnaise, hot sauce, and fresh lemon juice until well integrated.
- Generously spread the prepared sauce along the interior surfaces of the bread, creating a flavorful base.
- Layer the crispy fried shrimp across the bread, followed by fresh crisp lettuce, ripe tomato slices, and tangy pickle pieces.
- Slice diagonally and serve immediately while shrimp remains hot and crisp, presenting a classic Louisiana-style sandwich.
Notes
- Select a crusty, fresh French baguette for authentic texture and traditional flavor profile.
- Pat shrimp completely dry before coating to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent soggy breading.
- Maintain oil temperature around 350-375°F for perfect golden-brown exterior without greasy residue.
- Adjust hot sauce quantity based on personal spice tolerance, creating a customized sandwich experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Louisiana Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 730 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg