Description
A simple recipe for making a classic New Orleans Po’ Boy sandwich featuring blackened shrimp.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Cajun or Creole seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 French or Italian rolls, split lengthwise
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- 1/2 cup dill pickle slices
Instructions
- Mix the Cajun seasoning with the olive oil in a bowl. Add the shrimp and toss to coat them evenly.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
- Cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until they are opaque and have a dark, blackened crust. Remove the shrimp from the skillet.
- In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and hot sauce, if using.
- Lightly toast the rolls if desired.
- Spread the seasoned mayonnaise on both cut sides of each roll.
- Layer the bottom half of each roll with lettuce, then top with the blackened shrimp.
- Add tomato slices and pickle slices on top of the shrimp.
- Place the top half of the roll on the sandwich and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can make your own Cajun seasoning blend if you prefer.
- Use good quality, crusty French rolls for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American (Cajun/Creole)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 25
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 250
Keywords: blackened shrimp, Po' Boy, Cajun sandwich, easy shrimp recipe, New Orleans