Shrimp Poโ Boy
A Louisiana classic, this Fried Shrimp Poโ Boy sandwich is piled high with zesty flavors. Quick and easy to make, this simple to make sandwich is loaded with spicy slaw, drool-worthy remoulade and crispy shrimp that would make any southerner proud.

Shrimp Po Boy Sandwich
I hope you all are ready for Mardi Gras! Did you know itโs next week? And did you know that New Orlean locals have been partying for like a whole month already? And did you know this is the best reason of the year, besides the super bowl, to stuff your face like a mad man? So, I bring to you this classic Louisiana sandwichโฆ.my favorite Cornmeal Crusted Fried Shrimp Poโ Boy is one for the record books.
The first time I had a poโ boy was in Louisiana. It was a flavorful parade of flavor loaded in a roll with fried shrimp, slaw and a spicy sauce. Itโs easy to make at home, luckily and just in time meat free Fridays!

What Is A Po Boy Sandwich
A po boy sandwich is a Louisiana staple that can vary from town to town. Itโs made with a french roll that is stuffed with any type of fried meat or seafood then dressed with fresh crisp veggies like lettuce and tomato before being slathered with a spicy creole type spread.
We used slaw for this recipe but you can totally skip it and just use a traditional lettuce, tomato or onion.

How To Make a Shrimp Po Boy
- Dredge the shrimp in the cornmeal mixture and fry until crisp.
- Whisk together the sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Assemble the sandwich and enjoy!
You can make the sauce in advance to save some time and leftovers are fantastic on burgers or a regular weekday sandwich.

Serving Suggestions
I like to serve my Cornmeal Crusted Shrimp Poโ Boys with these crispy potato chips and jars of Banana Pudding for dessert!
More Mardi Gras Recipes
- Easy Seafood Gumbo Recipe
- Classic Muffuletta Sandwich Recipe
- Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice
- Cajun Seafood Boil
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Get the Recipe: Shrimp Poโ Boy Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients
For the Fried Shrimp
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cornmeal
- ยฝ cup flour
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
For the Remoulade
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Creole mustard
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 2 tablespoons chopped drained capers
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
For the Spicy Slaw
- 1 cup shredded green cabbage
- 1/2 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1/2 cup grated carrots
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Creole mustard
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 club rolls
Equipment
- 1 skillet
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour and cajun seasoning.
- Dip the shrimp in the buttermilk, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until done.
- Transfer to a paper towel lined plate and allow to cool.
- Repeat with remaining shrimp.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, relish, capers and parsley until combined. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, toss together the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots and scallions.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, honey, celery seed, hot sauce, salt and pepper.
- Pour the mayonnaise mixture over the cabbage and toss to combine.
- To assemble the sandwiches, spread a healthy amount of remoulade on the cut sides of the rolls. Top the bottom half with slaw and then top with shrimp. Top the shrimp with a bit more slaw and then the top half of the roll.
- Serve immediately.
4 Comments on โShrimp Poโ Boyโ
Oh my Kellie!
Iโm extremely hungry after seeing these amazing photos โ I love shrimp poโ boys! Have to make these soon! xo
Theyโre my favorite! Thanks, Robyn!
Holy Moly, I need this sandwich in my life! Looks incredibly delicious! Sharing on my blogโs FB page (@sweetsavoryeats) later tonight!
Thanks, Ally!