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

At this time’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 definitely distinctive. We like it 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 all the pieces you could know on making the perfect scrumptious Po Boy Sandwich, with many sorts.

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 hanging streetcar staff, however advanced into many variations.

Whereas normally 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. 

Elements You’ll Want 

• 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 nicely for an oyster Po Boy. Both means, be certain that the seafood is fried. 
• The foot lengthy bread. That is the traditional French loaf which is a few foot lengthy, and it’s the best choice for this recipe. If you happen to can’t discover it, use foot lengthy bread with mushy 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, Purple onions and Pickles. These are classics. 

Methods to 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 in an excessive amount of oil with the intention 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 recent 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 either 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 rather well to seal the Po Boy.
   
5. Then you possibly can serve it as a foot lengthy or lower every in half and serve it lower up.

Serve the Po Boy Sandwich

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

A superb 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 strive it with clams, oysters and use the rule of thumb for Fish Fry to strive it with any kind of fish.
2. For a lighter more healthy model, strive 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 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 if you happen to 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 greatest to chop the sandwich in half because it’s simpler to eat. And don’t overlook to maintain some further sauce within the facet for dipping!

What’s the kind of Shrimp for Po Boy?

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

How can I costume the Po’Boy Sandwich?

Use no matter sauce you favor. Our Garlic Parmesan Sauce is one other slurp worthy sauce!! Like SO GOOD! Particularly if you happen to add some spice and creole/cajun to it, then you possibly can completely use it right here. You may also add greens and fancy sandwich substances, nevertheless this isn’t meat to be a flowery sandwich. So fundamental easy iceberg,, tomatoes, pickles and a few onions can 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

You probably have leftovers, it’s greatest 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 means is to air fry it at 350 levels F for 3-6 minutes relying  on the dimensions. 

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