Fried Shrimp Po'Boy
Fried Shrimp Po'Boy
2 Servings
105 min Cook Time
(1)
A classic New Orleans-style sandwich featuring crispy fried shrimp served on French rolls with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, and dill. The shrimp are marinated in buttermilk and coated in a seasoned flour mixture with smoked paprika, then fried until golden and crispy.
Ingredients
canola oilfor frying, 4 inches in a large saucepan (approximately 4 cups)
(960g)
smoked paprika2 tbsp
(30g)
ground white pepper1 tsp, ½ teaspoons
(8g)
dried oregano1 tsp
(5g)
garlic powder1 tsp
(5g)
kosher salt2 tsp
(12g)
Old Bay Seasoning2 tsp
(10g)
buttermilk1 cup
(237g)
tiger shrimp8 ounces, peeled and deveined
(227g)
all-purpose flour1 cup
(237g)
cornmeal½ cup
(118g)
white French rolls2 rolls
(200g)
mayonnaise½ cup
(118g)
unsalted butter2 tbsp, room temperature
(28g)
iceberg lettuce2 cup, finely shredded
(100g)
vine-ripe tomatoes2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
(150g)
yellow onion½ cup finely sliced
(75g)
dill pickles2 pickles, sliced into coins
(60g)
Instructions
Step-by-step guide
  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, white pepper, oregano, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of the salt, 1 teaspoon of the Old Bay, and the buttermilk.

  2. 2

    Add the shrimp and marinate for 1 hour.

    Timer: 1h
  3. 3

    In a separate medium bowl, mix the remaining 1 teaspoon salt with the flour and cornmeal.

  4. 4

    Heat 4 inches of canola oil in a large saucepan over high heat until it reaches 350°F, then lower to medium-high heat to retain the temperature.

  5. 5

    Line a plate with paper towels. Working with one shrimp at a time, let the marinade drip off, then coat it completely in the flour mixture.

  6. 6

    Working in batches, fry the shrimp until golden and crispy, flipping them halfway through, about 2 minutes total.

    Timer: 2m
  7. 7

    Transfer the shrimp to the paper towel-lined plate and season with the remaining teaspoon of Old Bay and salt to taste.

  8. 8

    Cut each of your rolls in half and layer the mayonnaise and butter on the inside of both halves.

  9. 9

    Layer the sandwiches with the lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, and the fried shrimp.

  10. 10

    Serve immediately.

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Andrew
Andrew
2/23/2026

Was super good and much easier to make than it looks!

I recommend a wire rack for drying instead of paper towel.