Easy Shrimp Po Boy Sandwich
This Shrimp Po Boy Sandwich recipe is full of authentic New Orleans flavor! Mouth-watering fried shrimp served on crusty French bread and smothered with homemade remoulade sauce. You’ll be amazed at how quick and easy it is to make this classic southern style dish at home!
Post includes Weight Watchers points.
New Orleanians sure know how to party, and they definitely know how to make food that will make your mouth sing. With bold cajun and creole spices, the food of NOLA packs a punch, and this Shrimp Po Boy Sandwich recipe is no exception.
Thankfully, you don’t need to travel in order to experience classic French Quarter food. With this Shrimp Po Boy Sandwich recipe, you can enjoy the flavors of New Orleans in the comfort of your own home.
Recipe Link => use my easy remoulade sauce recipe !
That’s right folks…we’re talking mouth-watering fried shrimp, served on a crusty baguette and smothered with homemade remoulade sauce. After one bite, I think you’ll agree that this tasty shrimp sandwich is truly one of the best tastes of the south. #somuchyum
Why You’ll Love It
- Po boy sandwiches are surprisingly quick and easy to make.
- You can feed your whole family with only one pound of shrimp!
- Perfect for weekend brunches, backyard parties, or game day gatherings.
- They are chock full of authentic New Orleans flavor.
Tools
- A handy skillet
- or an Air Fryer
- Multi purpose mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Tongs
- A sharp knife
- Sea salt flakes.
- Olive oil for frying.
How To Make Shrimp Po Boy Sandwich
How To Cook Fried Shrimp
- Add oil to a skillet, and heat to 350F / 176C.
- Gather three small bowls. Combine the flour, salt, and chili powder in one. In another combine the egg and the buttermilk. In the last bowl, combine the panko, Franks Red Hot Buffalo Ranch seasoning, and the Italian seasoning.
- Peel, de-vein and remove the tails from one pound of shrimp.
- Start by coating the shrimp in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg mixture, and lastly coat with the Panko seasoning.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until golden brown, for about 1-2 minutes per side, or for 3-5 minutes if fully submerged in the oil. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
How To Assemble A Po Boy Sandwich
A po boy sandwich is meant to be busting at the seams, so don’t skimp on any of the ingredients. Follows these steps for building the perfect po boy;
- Begin by slicing your bread in half. Don’t bother leaving the bread “hinged” because you can’t fit as much on the sandwich, and that’s not how they do it in NOLA.
- Next, smear a generous helping of remoulade onto both halves of the bread.
- Place your fried shrimp onto the bottom half of the bread.
- Then pile on the toppings of your choice to ‘dress’ the sandwich.
How To Cook Fried Shrimp In Air Fryer
Prefer to cook your shrimp in the air fryer? Just follow these steps:
- Preheat the air fryer to 360F / 182C.
- Prepare the shrimp as directed in steps 2 – 4 above.
- Shake off excess crumbs and place half of the shrimp in the air fryer basket and coat with cooking spray.
- Cook about 8 minutes, until crispy and golden brown, turning once halfway through.
- Repeat with the remaining shrimp.
Recipe Tips
- Make sure the shrimp are not touching when cooking. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding and to ensure they cook evenly.
- You can swap the Franks Red Hot Buffalo Ranch seasoning for Old Bay Seasoning.
- Don’t have any buttermilk on hand? You can easily make your own! Check out my post that shows you exactly How To Make Buttermilk.
FAQs
What Is A Po’ Boy?
A Po Boy is a sandwich consisting of a crusty roll filled with meat — usually roast beef, chicken, or fried seafood. While fish and oysters are undoubtedly popular, po boys made with fried shrimp are a crowd favorite.
It’s believed that the po boy sandwich was invented during the 1929 streetcar workers strike. Owners of a local restaurant, who also worked as streetcar conductors, provided a free sandwich for the “poor boys” that were on strike. The deep southern accent of Louisiana natives pronounce poor boy as po boy, and the name stuck.
What Is Remoulade?
Although mayonnaise is the traditional condiment for a shrimp po boy, I think that Remoulade sauce provides the sandwich with a perfect amount of spice to really kick up the flavor.
Shrimp Remoulade is made with mayonnaise mixed with garlic, sriracha, and hot sauce. It’s awesome on all sorts of sandwiches, and also makes a great dipping sauce for other fried seafood, green tomatoes, and crab cakes.
Check out my 5 Minute Remoulade Sauce post to see how easy it is to make it yourself!
What Type Of Bread Should I Use?
Authentic po boy sandwiches are made on New Orleans french bread that has a delicately tender interior and a crunchy, but not-hard crust. Hoagie rolls or soft french bread are also great choices.
How Do I Dress My Po Boy?
Step up to any Louisiana sandwich counter to order a po boy, and the server will ask if you want your sandwich dressed. Dressed means that lettuce, tomato, and onions will be added to your sandwich.
Meal Prep And Prep Ahead
Prep Ahead – You can do a lot of prep work in advance so that your po boy sandwiches will be ready to serve in no time!
- Prep the shrimp: peel, de-vein, remove the tails, and then store in an airtight container inside the fridge until needed.
- Make the Shrimp Remoulade Sauce: you can whip up a batch or two of remoulade sauce and keep in the fridge for up to a week.
How To Use For Other Meals – in addition to these delicious po boy sandwiches, this fried shrimp makes a great appetizer, game day snack, or you can use it to make other meals, such as:
- Shrimp tacos.
- Shrimp lettuce wraps.
- Shrimp pasta.
- Buffalo shrimp bowls.
Serving Suggestions
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Weight Watchers Points
There are 8 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving.
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Shrimp Po Boy Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients
For fried shrimp:
- 1 lb (453g) large shrimp peeled, deveined and tails removed
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 3 eggs
- 4 tablespoon buttermilk
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Franks Red Hot Buffalo Ranch seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- oil for frying
For sandwiches:
- 6 French bread rolls or hoagie buns
- shredded lettuce
- sliced tomatoes
- 1-2 jalapeños seeded and sliced
- red onion thinly sliced
- Remoulade Sauce
Instructions
To Cook Shrimp On Stovetop:
- Add oil to a skillet, and heat to 350F / 176C.
- Gather three small bowls. Combine the flour, salt, and chili powder in one. In another combine the egg and the buttermilk. In the last bowl, combine the panko, Franks Red Hot Buffalo Ranch seasoning, and the Italian seasoning.
- Peel, de-vein and remove the tails from one pound of shrimp.
- Start by coating the shrimp in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg mixture, and lastly coat with the Panko seasoning.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until golden brown, for about 1-2 minutes per side, or for 3-5 minutes if fully submerged in the oil. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
To Cook Shrimp in Air Fryer:
- Preheat the air fryer to 360F / 182C.
- Gather three small bowls. Combine the flour, salt, and chili powder in one. In another combine the egg and the buttermilk. In the last bowl, combine the panko, Franks Red Hot Buffalo Ranch seasoning, and the Italian seasoning.
- Peel, de-vein and remove the tails from one pound of shrimp.
- Start by coating the shrimp in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg mixture, and lastly coat with the Panko seasoning.
- Shake off excess crumbs and place half of the shrimp in the air fryer basket and coat with cooking spray.
- Cook about 8 minutes, until crispy and golden brown, turning once halfway through.
- Remove from air fryer, set aside, and then repeat with the remaining shrimp.
To Assemble Po Boy Sandwiches:
- Slice rolls or buns in half.
- Spead remoulade sauce onto both halves of the bread.
- Place fried shrimp onto the bottom half of the bread and then pile on the tomato, onion, jalapeños, and lettuce.
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Notes
- Make sure the shrimp are not touching when cooking. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding and to ensure they cook evenly.
- You can swap the Franks Red Hot Buffalo Ranch seasoning for Old Bay Seasoning.
- Don’t’ have any buttermilk on hand? You can easily make your own! Check out my post that shows you exactly How To Make Buttermilk.
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My daughter loves shrimp. She’d be all over this sandwich!
I loved this recipe! It was super flavorful and way easier than I though it would be! Will definitely make again!
You checked all the boxes for us. We love seafood and we love all the Creole and Cajun flavors of New Orleans. Your remoulade sauce sounds amazing and simple too!
I LOVE shrimp po boy sandwiches and this one is so full of flavor! Thanks for the air fryer instructions too.
That breaded shrimp looks fantastic and the sauce is so mouthwatering. I’m definitely pinning so I can make later!