Fried Shrimp Po'Boy

Fried Shrimp Po'Boy

2 Servings
105 min Cook Time
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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)
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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.