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

As we speak’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 value all of the hype!

This sandwich recipe is actually distinctive. We find it irresistible as a result of it entails 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 part it’s essential to know on making the very best scrumptious Po Boy Sandwich, with many types.

What’s a Po’Boy?

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 placing streetcar staff, 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 

• The Shrimp. Something battered works nice for this recipe, you may supply it as I’ve or make it from scratch. These are battered clams, and you need to use oysters as properly for an oyster Po Boy. Both method, ensure 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 most suitable 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, Pink onions and Pickles. These are classics. 

Make Po Boy Sandwich Step By Step

Fry the Fish

1. Begin by sourcing the battered fish, whether or not shrimp, clams, oysters or observe this recipe for Fish Fry.
   
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 take up an excessive amount of oil to be able to prepare dinner. This leaves you with a greasy tasting fish.
   
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

1. Begin by splitting the French loaf of bread in half and unfold a few of that flavored Spicy Mayo on each side.
   
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 prime in that order.
   
3. End off with beneficiant quantity of the fried shrimp, fried clams or oysters proper on prime.
   
4. Press down the opposite half of the sandwich very well to seal the Po Boy.
   
5. Then you may serve it as a foot lengthy or minimize every in half and serve it minimize up.

Serve the Po Boy Sandwich

This luscious and engaging 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 facet (cooked in our air fryer). You may attempt a more healthy but scrumptious facet of Zucchini Fries too.

An excellent dip of that creole cajun Spicy Mayo for an additional saucy expertise is all the time welcomed in our home 🙂 YUM

Po Boy Sandwich Recipe Suggestions and FAQ

1. You need to use any sixe shrimp for this recipe so long as you watch cooking instances. Additionally attempt it with clams, oysters and use the rule 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 nearly as good, I promise!
3. Use a excessive smoking il for frying like avocado oil or peanut oil. 
4. The oil temperature ideally ought 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 all the time to stop 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 selection, classically they should embody lettuce, pickles, tomatoes and onions. Modify 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 further sauce within the facet 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 properly and alter frying time. If you happen to like a “meaty’ tasting shrimp then you definately’ll want the bigger measurement, however for those who just like the exra crisp coating style, then go for smaller sizes. Be sure 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 may completely use it right here. You may as well add greens and fancy sandwich components, nevertheless this isn’t meat to be a elaborate sandwich. So primary easy iceberg,, tomatoes, pickles and a few onions will likely 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

In case 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 method is to air fry it at 350 levels F for 3-6 minutes relying  on the dimensions. 

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