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Easy Po Boy Sandwich featuring New Orleans Fried Shrimp on a French baguette with remoulade.

Easy Po Boy Sandwich — New Orleans Fried Shrimp

A quick and delicious po boy sandwich featuring crispy fried shrimp, served in soft bread with a tangy sauce and fresh toppings, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Sandwich
Cuisine: American, Creole, Southern
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp and Coating
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined Tails off makes it easier to eat
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup cornmeal Or panko if that is what you have
  • 2 eggs eggs Whisked with milk
  • 2 tablespoons milk or water
  • Oil for frying Vegetable, canola, or peanut oil
Bread and Toppings
  • 4 pieces French rolls or soft hoagie rolls
  • Shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, pickles
Quick Sauce (Lazy Remoulade)
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon pickle relish or chopped pickles
  • Squeeze of lemon
  • Dash of hot sauce
  • Pinch of paprika
  • Black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
  2. Season shrimp with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne if using.
  3. Set up a coating line: one bowl with flour, one with whisked eggs and milk, and one with cornmeal.
  4. Dip shrimp in flour, then egg, then cornmeal, pressing to ensure it sticks.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a pot or deep skillet to about 350°F.
  2. Fry shrimp in batches for about 2 to 3 minutes until golden and crisp.
  3. Drain on a rack or paper towels and lightly salt right away.
  4. Toast the rolls if you want.
Assembly
  1. Spread sauce on both sides of the rolls.
  2. Add lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and a pile of hot shrimp.
  3. Serve immediately.

Notes

For extra zip, toss sliced pickles with hot sauce and black pepper. If you want a faster cleanup, set up a build-your-own sandwich situation.