Dressing the shrimp involves battering them, then deep-frying. If you like a crunchy Po’ Boy, these are guaranteed to please.
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:3 minutes
Total Time:23 minutes
Yield:4 sandwiches 1x
Category:Sandwiches & Wraps
Method:Deep Fryer
Cuisine:Cajun
Ingredients
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2 1/2 teaspoons Tabasco® brand Original Red Sauce, divided
1cup mayonnaise
1 clove garlic, pressed
1 loaf French bread, cut into 4 (6-inch) pieces or 4 (6-inch) hero rolls
Oil for deep-frying
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4cup milk
3/4cup cornmeal
3/4cup all-purpose flour
Salt
1pound medium shrimp, peeled
2cups shredded lettuce
1 ripe tomato, thinly sliced
Dill pickle slices (optional)
Instructions
Combine mayonnaise, garlic, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the Tabasco® Sauce in a small bowl.
Split French bread or rolls in half; scoop out some of the soft insides and discard. Spread inside of bread halves with mayonnaise mixture.
Heat 3 inches of oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F.
Meanwhile, combine egg and milk in a small bowl.
Combine cornmeal, flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a shallow pan.
Sprinkle shrimp with salt to taste and the remaining 1 teaspoon TABASCO® Sauce; toss well.
Dip shrimp into egg mixture, then coat with cornmeal mixture. Shake off excess coating and fry in hot oil until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Fill bottom halves of bread with hot shrimp and top with lettuce, tomato, dill pickle slices, if desired, and top of bread.