Cajun Shrimp Po’ Boy
with chips / pickles
There is something about a shrimp Po’ Boy that makes it feel like beach vacation food. Whether at the beach or around your kitchen table, this Cajun-spiced version of the sandwich with a creamy sauce is sure to please. We think it’s best served simply with pickles and chips on the side.
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Ingredients
Cajun Shrimp Po’ Boy:
- Shrimp, peeled and deveined - 1 lb
- Cajun seasoning - 1 Tbsp
- Lettuce, romaine - 1 heart, leaves torn (sub green leaf lettuce)
- Tomatoes, medium - 1, thinly sliced
- Lemons - 1, wedges
- Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
- Sandwich buns - 4 (sub hotdog buns)
- Pickles, sliced or whole, for serving (opt) - 6 oz
- 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 of choice (opt) - 1/2 tsp
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
521
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% Daily Value
Total Fat
17g
27%
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Saturated Fat
3g
16%
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Trans Fat
0g
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Cholesterol
148mg
49%
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Sodium
1125mg
47%
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Total Carbohydrate
66g
22%
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Dietary Fiber
6g
25%
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Sugars
4g
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Protein
25g
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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 / Tomatoes / 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 sandwich buns.
- Assemble sandwiches by brushing the insides of the rolls with half of the Creamy Cajun Sauce. Add lettuce, tomatoes, and then shrimp. Drizzle remaining sauce over top.
- Serve sandwiches with lemon wedges on the side to squeeze over top of the shrimp. Enjoy sandwiches with pickles and chips on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
521
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% Daily Value
Total Fat
17g
27%
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Saturated Fat
3g
16%
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Trans Fat
0g
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Cholesterol
148mg
49%
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Sodium
1125mg
47%
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Total Carbohydrate
66g
22%
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Dietary Fiber
6g
25%
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Sugars
4g
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Protein
25g
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