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June 2011

Shrimp Po'Boy

By Bon Appétit Test KitchenPhotography by Marcus Nilsson

3.8

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Marcus Nilsson

In this shrimp po boy recipe, the paper-thin crust and pillowy crumb of a New Orleans–style French roll is essential—as is Crystal hot sauce.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2½

teaspoons kosher salt

1

teaspoon cayenne pepper

1

teaspoon garlic powder

1

teaspoon paprika

½

teaspoon dried oregano

½

teaspoon dried thyme

½

teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

½

teaspoon onion powder

Vegetable oil for frying

1½

pounds medium shrimp (about 36), peeled, deveined

1

cup buttermilk

1½

cups all-purpose flour

1

cup cornmeal

4

8" French rolls, split horizontally

Rémoulade (click for recipe) or mayonnaise

Shredded iceberg lettuce, sliced tomatoes, dill pickles, hot pepper sauce (optional), preferably Crystal

Need to make a substitution?

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk first 8 ingredients in a small bowl to blend.

    Step 2

    Attach a deep-fry thermometer to side of a heavy wide pot. Add enough oil to measure 2". Heat over medium heat to 350°.

    Step 3

    Meanwhile, place shrimp and 2 Tbsp. spice mix in a medium bowl and toss to coat. Pour buttermilk into another medium bowl. Whisk flour and cornmeal in another medium bowl.

    Step 4

    Dip seasoned shrimp briefly in buttermilk, then coat with flour mixture. Working in batches, fry shrimp, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and just cooked through, about 4 minutes per batch. Transfer to paper towels to drain.

    Step 5

    Open rolls and spread cut sides with rémoulade. Top with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and shrimp. Serve with hot sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Per Serving

One serving contains: Calories (kcal) 658.9 %Calories from Fat 22.5 Fat (g) 17.2 Saturated Fat (g) 2.6 Cholesterol (mg) 253.3 Carbohydrates (g) 86.6 Dietary Fiber (g) 5.9 Total Sugars (g) 3.9 Net Carbs (g) 80.8 Protein (g) 40.7 Sodium (mg) 966.7
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