Easy Shrimp Po Boys with Cajun Remoulade

A shrimp po boy sandwich, featuring pan fried shrimp, shredded green lettuce and sliced tomatoes on a demi-baguette, homemade Cajun remoulade sauce in a white ramekin to the side on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

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Easy Shrimp Po Boys with Cajun Remoulade

This recipe for the classic sandwich from New Orleans, Louisiana is made a little healthier with lightly breaded and pan fried shrimp topped with homemade cajun remoulade sauce. Top it with slaw rather than lettuce for a more authentic version.

Prep Time15

Cook Time5

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

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Servings: servings

Calories: 637kcal

Author: Melissa Belanger

Ingredients

For the shrimp:

16 ounces medium shrimp peeled, deveined and tails off.
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons dairy free butter or canola oil

For the remoulade:

1 1/4 cup mayonnaise or vegan mayo for egg free
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
1 tablespoon horseradish
1 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon pickle juice
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 garlic clove minced
Coarse salt to taste

For the po boys:

French bread
Sliced tomatoes
Shredded green lettuce

Instructions

Make your cajun remoulade. Mix all of the ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Set aside or refrigerate until ready to use.

If you make this ahead of time, it will allow the sauce to develop extra flavor.

Fry the shrimp. In a large bowl, whisk together your flour and cajun seasoning. Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss them around in the bowl (or stir) until they are all evenly coated.
Then, melt dairy free butter (or oil) in a large skillet over high heat. Add the shrimp and fry until golden brown on both sides.
Depending on the size of your pan, you may have to work in batches. Place the fried shrimp on a paper towel lined plate while you fry the rest of the shrimp.
Assemble your po boy sandwich. Divide the shrimp evenly between the bread and top with cajun remoulade, shredded lettuce and sliced tomatoes. Serve immediately.

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