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Crispy Shrimp Po' Boy

Golden, crispy shrimp on a soft hoagie roll with pickles, lettuce, and spicy remoulade. A New Orleans classic ready in 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
720
Protein
32g
Crispy Shrimp Po' Boy
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Mix flour and cornstarch in a shallow bowl.

  2. Step 2

    Stir mayo and hot sauce together in a small bowl until smooth.

  3. Step 3

    Heat 0.5 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~2 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Coat shrimp in flour mixture in batches; carefully add to hot oil.

  5. Step 5

    Fry 90 seconds per side until edges curl and coating turns golden. Transfer to paper towels.

  6. Step 6

    Split rolls and spread remoulade on both sides of each.

  7. Step 7

    Layer lettuce, fried shrimp, and pickles on bottom half. Top with other half and serve.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch cast iron skillet or large frying pan
  • shallow bowl
  • small mixing bowl
  • paper towels
  • slotted spoon or wire skimmer

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