Cajun Shrimp Po' Boy
with chips / pickles

Name: Cajun Shrimp Po' Boy
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning; 1 heart Lettuce, romaine, leaves torn (sub green leaf lettuce); 2 stalks Green onions, chopped, green and white parts combined; 1 Lemons, wedges; 1 Tbsp Oil, cooking; 4 Hoagie buns (sub hotdog buns); for serving Pickles, sliced or whole (opt); 4 cups Chips, for serving; 6 Tbsp Mayonnaise; 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning; 1/2 tsp Garlic powder; 1/2 tsp Mustard, Dijon; 1/2 tsp Pickle juice (opt) (from a jar of pickles); 1/2 tsp Hot sauce (opt)

Active: 30 min Total: 30 min

Original GF Paleo Vegetarian

With its totally simple sides and quick prep, this meal will have you dreaming of summer.
Smarts: This Po' Boy was in a meal plan in 2018 and included tomato slices in the sandwich - feel free to include those if you can get your hands on a good tomato!

Ingredients

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Servings:

Cajun Shrimp Po’ Boy:

Shrimp, peeled and deveined - 1 lb
Cajun seasoning - 1 Tbsp
Lettuce, romaine - 1 heart , leaves torn (sub green leaf lettuce)
Green onions - 2 stalks , chopped, green and white parts combined
Lemons - 1 , wedges
Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
Hoagie buns - 4 (sub hotdog buns)
Pickles, sliced or whole (opt) - for serving
Chips, for serving - 4 cups

Creamy Cajun Sauce:

Mayonnaise - 6 Tbsp
Cajun seasoning - 1/2 tsp
Garlic powder - 1/2 tsp
Mustard, Dijon - 1/2 tsp
Pickle juice (opt) - 1/2 tsp (from a jar of pickles)
Hot sauce (opt) - 1/2 tsp

Prep

Shrimp - Defrost, rinse, and dry. Combine with Cajun seasoning (the portion for the shrimp) and some salt and pepper.
Make creamy Cajun sauce - Combine mayonnaise, Cajun seasoning (the portion for the sauce), garlic powder, mustard, pickle juice, and hot sauce. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Lettuce / Green onions / Lemons - Prep as directed.

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Make

Heat a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add oil and then shrimp. Saute until shrimp is opaque and cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes (depending on their size).
Toast hoagie / hotdog buns.
Assemble sandwiches by brushing the insides of the rolls with half of the Creamy Cajun Sauce. Add lettuce and then shrimp. Drizzle remaining sauce over top and finish with green onions.
Serve sandwiches with lemon wedges to squeeze over top of the shrimp. Enjoy with pickles and chips on the side.

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