Po Boy Sandwich • Impressed by Nola’s Shrimp Po’Boy {Video} • Two Purple Figs

Immediately’s Po Boy Sandwich is a recipe impressed by the New Orleans Shrimp Po’Boy and it’s SO GOOD! Crispy fried shrimp, oysters or clams in a sandwich with spicy mayo sauce flavored with cajun spice. This scrumptious sandwich is impressed by New Orleans well-known Shrimp Po’Boy and it’s price all of the hype!

close up on a po boy sandwich cut in half , showing up close the fried shrimp and the sandwich toppings along with the sauce dripping on the sides of the bread close up on a po boy sandwich cut in half , showing up close the fried shrimp and the sandwich toppings along with the sauce dripping on the sides of the bread

This sandwich recipe is actually distinctive. We find it irresistible as a result of it includes Seafood, specifically Fried fish, and a scrumptious Spicy Mayo with a creole kick. Think about all of this wrapped up in a sandwich–like how superior would that style?!!

If you happen to’ve by no means had it earlier than, right here’s every thing you might want to know on making the perfect scrumptious Po Boy Sandwich, with many sorts.

 

What’s a Po’Boy?

top view of Po Boy sandwiches scattered on a wooden board with dipping sauces, some fries, lemon slices, and french fries showing a feast of sandwiches for a crowd top view of Po Boy sandwiches scattered on a wooden board with dipping sauces, some fries, lemon slices, and french fries showing a feast of sandwiches for a crowd

Classically the Po Boy sandwich was a product of the French market restaurant in New Orleans again within the 1930’s. It was described as a protracted sandwich loaded with lettice, tomatoes, some pickles, fried fish and a sauce. It was created to feed putting streetcar employees, however developed into many variations.

Whereas often the fried fish was shrimp, it may be made with any kind of fried seafood. I may even think about it so good with Air Fryer Fish for a lighter faster model. 

Substances You’ll Want 

Ingredients to make a po boy sandwich including the foot long bread, the spicy remoulade sauce, some sliced pickles, some sliced tomatoes, lettuce and onions, and the battered shrimp on the side Ingredients to make a po boy sandwich including the foot long bread, the spicy remoulade sauce, some sliced pickles, some sliced tomatoes, lettuce and onions, and the battered shrimp on the side Ingredients to make a po boy sandwich including the foot long bread, the spicy remoulade sauce, some sliced pickles, some sliced tomatoes, lettuce and onions, and the battered shrimp on the side

  • The Shrimp. Something battered works nice for this recipe, you possibly can supply it as I’ve or make it from scratch. These are battered clams, and you should use oysters as effectively for an oyster Po Boy. Both approach, make certain the seafood is fried. 
  • The foot lengthy bread. That is the traditional French loaf which is a couple of foot lengthy, and it’s the best choice for this recipe. If you happen to can’t discover it, use foot lengthy bread with delicate inside.
  • Spicy Mayo. We use our spicy mayo recipe as a base for the remoulade sauce, however we add a contact of creole seasoning or cajun spice to make it becoming for the recipe. 
  • Sandwich Toppings: Lettuce, tomatoes, Crimson onions and Pickles. These are classics. 

Make Po Boy Sandwich Step By Step

Fry the Fish

A hand holding a piece of battered shrimp up close to show the coating and it's ready for frying A hand holding a piece of battered shrimp up close to show the coating and it's ready for frying A hand holding a piece of battered shrimp up close to show the coating and it's ready for frying

  1. Begin by sourcing the battered fish, whether or not shrimp, clams, oysters or observe this recipe for Fish Fry.
    The shrimp frying in the hot oil The shrimp frying in the hot oil The shrimp frying in the hot oil
  2. In a sizzling impartial tasting oil, fry the fish in small batches. Keep away from having the temperature go above 375 levels F because the outer coating will burn earlier than the inside has cooked. Likewise keep away from crowding the pan because the oil temperature will drop and the fish will soak up an excessive amount of oil with the intention to cook dinner. This leaves you with a greasy tasting fish.
    A hand holding a plate lined with paper towel and the fired fish is drying over the paper towels A hand holding a plate lined with paper towel and the fired fish is drying over the paper towels A hand holding a plate lined with paper towel and the fired fish is drying over the paper towels
  3. As soon as the fish is golden and crisp, take away it from the new oil and let it drain on paper towels to soak any extra oil. Set it apart as you assemble the sandwich.

Assemble the Po’Boy Sandwich

A hand spreading the special remoulade mayo over the french foot long sandwich bread cut in half. A hand spreading the special remoulade mayo over the french foot long sandwich bread cut in half. A hand spreading the special remoulade mayo over the french foot long sandwich bread cut in half.

  1. Begin by splitting the French loaf of bread in half and unfold a few of that flavored Spicy Mayo on either side.
    piling up of sandwich ingredients over the bread. Lettice followed by onions, followed by pickles and tomatoespiling up of sandwich ingredients over the bread. Lettice followed by onions, followed by pickles and tomatoespiling up of sandwich ingredients over the bread. Lettice followed by onions, followed by pickles and tomatoes
  2. Begin piling up the toppings starting with the lettuce. we used iceberg lettuce for its impeccable crunch and we sliced it thinly to have it stick on to the sandwich. Sliced onions, pickles and sliced tomatoes go on high in that order.
    Fried shrimp or seafood is piled right ontop of the sandwich toppingsFried shrimp or seafood is piled right ontop of the sandwich toppingsFried shrimp or seafood is piled right ontop of the sandwich toppings
  3. End off with beneficiant quantity of the fried shrimp, fried clams or oysters proper on high.
    A hand pressing in the other half of the sandwich bread over the fried fish to press in the Po Boy sandwich A hand pressing in the other half of the sandwich bread over the fried fish to press in the Po Boy sandwich A hand pressing in the other half of the sandwich bread over the fried fish to press in the Po Boy sandwich
  4. Press down the opposite half of the sandwich rather well to seal the Po Boy.
    Po Boy Sandwich cut in half showing close u the texture and layers of sauce, lettuce tomatoes, pickles, onions and fried shrimp Po Boy Sandwich cut in half showing close u the texture and layers of sauce, lettuce tomatoes, pickles, onions and fried shrimp Po Boy Sandwich cut in half showing close u the texture and layers of sauce, lettuce tomatoes, pickles, onions and fried shrimp
  5. Then you possibly can serve it as a foot lengthy or reduce every in half and serve it reduce up.

Serve the Po Boy Sandwich

This luscious and attractive sandwich is PERFECT served by itself because it has all of the parts for a satisfying meal. We love including some french fries on the aspect (cooked in our air fryer). You may attempt a more healthy but scrumptious aspect of Zucchini Fries too.

A hand dipping the po boy sandwich in extra spicy sauce A hand dipping the po boy sandwich in extra spicy sauce A hand dipping the po boy sandwich in extra spicy sauce

A great dip of that creole cajun Spicy Mayo for an additional saucy expertise is at all times welcomed in our home 🙂 YUM

Po Boy Sandwich Recipe Ideas and FAQ

  1. You should use any sixe shrimp for this recipe so long as you watch cooking instances. Additionally attempt it with clams, oysters and use the rule of thumb for Fish Fry to attempt it with any kind of fish.
  2. For a lighter more healthy model, attempt Air Fryer Fish recipe. It’s simply pretty much as good, I promise!
  3. Use a excessive smoking il for frying like avocado oil or peanut oil. 
  4. The oil temperature ideally needs to be between the vary of 350 – 375 levels F. 
  5. Keep away from over crowding the pan.
  6. Drain extra oil on paper towels at all times to forestall any greasy style in your sandwich.
  7. We use our Spicy Mayo as a base, and add to it some creole seasoning and cajun seasoning. It’s the BEST!
  8. Attempt to supply the French bread foot lengthy, and for those who can’t , search for a skinny crust, fluffy inside kind of bread.
  9. Your toppigs are your alternative, classically they should embrace lettuce, pickles, tomatoes and onions. Alter that to your style. 
  10. It’s finest to chop the sandwich in half because it’s simpler to eat. And don’t neglect to maintain some additional sauce within the aspect for dipping!

A large board with a few Po Boy Sandwiches cut up in half served along some french fries and a bowl of remoulade sauce for dipping A large board with a few Po Boy Sandwiches cut up in half served along some french fries and a bowl of remoulade sauce for dipping A large board with a few Po Boy Sandwiches cut up in half served along some french fries and a bowl of remoulade sauce for dipping

What’s the kind of Shrimp for Po Boy?

Mainly any measurement shrimp would work for this recipe, so long as you coat it effectively and regulate frying time. If you happen to like a “meaty’ tasting shrimp then you definitely’ll want the bigger measurement, however for those who just like the exra crisp coating style, then go for smaller sizes. Ensure the shrimp is deveined with no tails on earlier than frying. That makes them simpler to eat.

How can I gown the Po’Boy Sandwich?

Use no matter sauce you favor. Our Garlic Parmesan Sauce is one other slurp worthy sauce!! Like SO GOOD! Particularly for those who add some spice and creole/cajun to it, then you possibly can completely use it right here. You can too add greens and fancy sandwich substances, nonetheless this isn’t meat to be a elaborate sandwich. So fundamental easy iceberg,, tomatoes, pickles and a few onions will probably be all you want! 

Can I Make Forward this recipe?

As a result of the seafood is fried, this recipe is BEST made proper earlier than serving. I

Leftovers and Reheating

When you have leftovers, it’s finest to maintain the seafood in a glass container air tight within the fridge for 3 days or freezer for 30 days. To reheat any fried meals, my favourite approach is to air fry it at 350 levels F for 3-6 minutes relying  on the scale. 

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Po Boy Sandwich

Immediately’s Po Boy Sandwich is a recipe impressed by the New Orleans Shrimp Po’Boy and it is SO GOOD! Crispy fried shrimp, oysters or clams in a sandwich with spicy mayo sauce flavored with cajun spice. This scrumptious sandwich is impressed by New Orleans well-known Shrimp Po’Boy and it is price all of the hype!

Substances

Fried Seafood

  • 2
    lbs
    Breaded shrimp
    clams or oysters Frozen
  • 3
    cups
    oil for shallow frying
    use a excessive smoking level oil

Spicy Remoulade / Sauce

  • 1
    cup
    Mayonnaise
  • 1
    teaspoon
    cajun seasoning
  • 1
    teaspoon
    soy sauce
  • 1
    teaspoon
    Sriracha
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2
    teaspoon
    garlic powder

Assemble the Po’Boy Sandwich

  • 4
    French Loaf Sandwich breads — foot lengthy
  • 2
    cup
    shredded lettuce
  • 3
    Tomatoes
    thinly sliced
  • 1
    purple onion
    thinly sliced
  • 1/2
    cup
    Dill pickles

Directions

  1. Begin by making the sauce: Combine all substances in a small bowl, and put aside.

  2. Have all of your sandwich substances sliced and prepared similar to lettuce, tomatoes and onions.

  3. Preheat a sauce pan with the oil over medium warmth.

  4. When you have an oil thermometer, you’ll want the oil to not exceed the 375 levels F.

  5. Alternatively you should use an electrical deep fryer with managed temperature.

  6. In small batches, deep fry the breaded bar clams within the sizzling oil for about 3 minutes till golden.

  7. Take away from the oil onto paper towels to soak up any extra oil.

  8. Repeat with the remaining breaded bar clams till they’re all cooked.

  9. Assemble the sandwiches by spreading a beneficiant quantity of the spicy mayo on the backside and high of the sandwich bread.

  10. Layer the lettuce, onions, pickles and tomatoes on the underside half of the sandwich.

  11. Prime with the breaded bar clams and canopy with the highest half of the sandwich bread.

  12. Press the sandwich down to verify the substances stick collectively.

  13. Serve with additional Spicy mayo for dipping and fries for those who like.

  14. Get pleasure from

Recipe Notes

Po Boy Sandwich Recipe Ideas and FAQ

  1. You should use any sixe shrimp for this recipe so long as you watch cooking instances. Additionally attempt it with clams, oysters and use the rule of thumb for Fish Fry to attempt it with any kind of fish.
  2. For a lighter more healthy model, attempt Air Fryer Fish recipe. It is simply pretty much as good, I promise!
  3. Use a excessive smoking il for frying like avocado oil or peanut oil. 
  4. The oil temperature ideally needs to be between the vary of 350 – 375 levels F. 
  5. Keep away from over crowding the pan.
  6. Drain extra oil on paper towels at all times to forestall any greasy style in your sandwich.
  7. We use our Spicy Mayo as a base, and add to it some creole seasoning and cajun seasoning. It is the BEST!
  8. Attempt to supply the French bread foot lengthy, and if you cannot , search for a skinny crust, fluffy inside kind of bread.
  9. Your toppigs are your alternative, classically they should embrace lettuce, pickles, tomatoes and onions. Alter that to your style. 
  10. It is best to chop the sandwich in half because it’s simpler to eat. And do not forget to maintain some additional sauce within the aspect for dipping!

What’s the kind of Shrimp for Po Boy?

Mainly any measurement shrimp would work for this recipe, so long as you coat it effectively and regulate frying time. If you happen to like a “meaty’ tasting shrimp then you definitely’ll want the bigger measurement, however for those who just like the exra crisp coating style, then go for smaller sizes. Ensure the shrimp is deveined with no tails on earlier than frying. That makes them simpler to eat.

How can I gown the Po’Boy Sandwich?

Use no matter sauce you favor. Our Garlic Parmesan Sauce is one other slurp worthy sauce!! Like SO GOOD! Particularly for those who add some spice and creole/cajun to it, then you possibly can completely use it right here. You can too add greens and fancy sandwich substances, nonetheless this isn’t meat to be a elaborate sandwich. So fundamental easy iceberg,, tomatoes, pickles and a few onions will probably be all you want! 

Can I Make Forward this recipe?

As a result of the seafood is fried, this recipe is BEST made proper earlier than serving. I

Leftovers and Reheating

When you have leftovers, it is best to maintain the seafood in a glass container air tight within the fridge for 3 days or freezer for 30 days. To reheat any fried meals, my favourite approach is to air fry it at 350 levels F for 3-6 minutes relying  on the scale. 

Diet Details

Po Boy Sandwich

Quantity Per Serving

Energy 1078
Energy from Fats 909

% Every day Worth*

Fats 101g155%

Saturated Fats 11g69%

Trans Fats 0.3g

Polyunsaturated Fats 41g

Monounsaturated Fats 45g

Ldl cholesterol 309mg103%

Sodium 1923mg84%

Potassium 618mg18%

Carbohydrates 11g4%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 33g66%

Vitamin A 1675IU34%

Vitamin C 17mg21%

Calcium 160mg16%

Iron 1mg6%

* % Every day Values are primarily based on a 2000 calorie weight-reduction plan.