A Shrimp Po’ Boy is a classic Louisiana sandwich

Absolutely! 🍤🥖 A Shrimp Po’ Boy is a classic Louisiana sandwich—crispy fried shrimp piled high on a soft, French-style baguette, dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and a tangy remoulade or mayo. Here’s how to make it:


Shrimp Po’ Boy Sandwich Recipe

Ingredients (serves 2–3)

For the Shrimp:

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornmeal (optional for extra crunch)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp paprika or cayenne (optional for heat)
  • Oil for frying (vegetable or peanut)

For the Sandwich:

  • 2–3 French rolls or hoagie buns
  • Lettuce leaves
  • Sliced tomatoes
  • Dill pickle slices
  • Remoulade sauce, mayonnaise, or spicy mayo

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