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Shrimp Po' Boys

25 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain bread or a bun$20.00680 cal · 34g protein

Ingredients

  • medium shrimp1¼ lb
  • cornmeal½ cup
  • all-purpose flour½ cup
  • Cajun seasoning2 tsp
  • buttermilk½ cup
  • French bread1 count
  • mayonnaise⅓ cup
  • shredded lettuce2 cups
  • tomato2 count
  • vegetable oil¾ cup

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix the cornmeal, flour, and Cajun seasoning. Toss the shrimp in buttermilk, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture.

  2. 2

    Heat the oil in a deep skillet to about 350°F. Fry the shrimp in batches 2 to 3 minutes until golden; drain on paper towels.

  3. 3

    Stir a pinch of Cajun seasoning into the mayo.

  4. 4

    Cut the bread into 4 lengths, split, and toast. Spread with mayo and pile on lettuce, sliced tomato, and shrimp.

  5. 5

    Serve with pickles and hot sauce at the table.

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