Baked Shrimp Po’ Boy Recipe With Remoulade Sauce

This Baked Shrimp Po’ Boy recipe is such a tasty, classic New Orleans sandwich. Serve it with a delicious homemade Remoulade Sauce that is about as sassy as it gets.

There is so much flavor going on in this yummy sandwich. Take a trip south and try a great meal with this Baked Shrimp Po’ Boy with Remoulade Sauce.

🍤 Ingredients

There are quite a few ingredients in this sandwich, between the sauce, breading, and sandwich, but don’t let that scare you. This is an easy recipe. Here is what you will need:

• French Bread
• Shrimp
• Lettuce
• Tomato, Sliced
• Breadcrumbs
• Eggs
• Cajun seasoning
• Cayenne pepper powder
• Mayonnaise
• Garlic
• Onion
• Dijon Mustard
• Lemon juice
• Parsley
• Hot Sauce
• Capers
• Tamari
• Paprika
• Salt

See the recipe card for quantities.

What Protein To Use In A Po’ Boy?

There are many different fillings for a traditional po’ boy. Items like fish, crawfish, oysters, roast beef, and crab are all good fillings. I decided to use shrimp for my sandwich and bake it instead of deep-fat fry it.

I am not a fan of all the mess and hubbub it takes to deep-fat fry most things. It sounds blasphemous, but I do think a person can get a great taste from most things when they are battered and baked instead of fried.

It saves calories and saturated fat and plenty of cleanup. So, I used shrimp and baked them instead of frying them.

Cajun Seasoning

I used this Louisiana Cajun Seasoning in my ingredients. We always have this stuff around, and we both like it on things. I list it as an optional ingredient, but this stuff tastes pretty good. Or, perhaps, you have a different Cajun seasoning you like around the house.

🍲 Instructions

The po’ boy sandwich is as simple as using a standard dredge with the shrimp. Coat the shrimp with a mixture of bread crumbs, Cajun seasoning, and cayenne pepper. 

Bake the shrimp for just a bit (8-12 minutes). Add French bread to the mix and toast that in the same oven for about 4 minutes. 

🤷 Substitutions and variations

There are a few ways that this can be changed.

• Vegetarian option – I made a vegetarian-friendly sandwich for my wife when making our po’ boys. Instead of shrimp, I cut up half a block of extra firm tofu and gave it the same treatment as the shrimp. She seemed to like it, which was a straightforward substitution.
• Sauce – Remolaude sauce is excellent for this, but any creamy sauce with a bit of spice would probably work.
• Bread – French bread is called for by the recipe, but any toastable, nice sandwich bread or hoagie could work. 

📦 Storage

These sandwiches can be stored in the refrigerator for a short period. However, it’s best to consume them soon after they’re made, as the ingredients can become soggy and lose their flavor over time.

To store a Shrimp Po’ Boy sandwich, wrap it tightly in aluminum foil or plastic wrap and place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should last for about 1-2 days in the fridge. 

When you’re ready to eat the sandwich, remove it from the refrigerator and wrap it in foil or a paper towel. Place it in a 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes or until it’s heated through. You can also microwave it on high for 1-2 minutes.

It’s important to note that reheating the sandwich can also cause it to become soggy, so if you’re storing it for later consumption, it’s best to keep the ingredients separate until you’re ready to eat it.

🎓 History Tidbit

The legend goes that there was a long labor strike from the streetcar workers in New Orleans. Bennie and Clovis Martin, two brothers, who had opened a restaurant together, were once streetcar workers. 

The Martins were sympathetic to the striking workers and gave the ‘poor boys’ free sandwiches. Say ‘poor boys’ in the best Louisiana accent in your head, and you got a po’ boy.

❓ FAQ

📝 Tips and tricks

• Deep-Fried Shrimp would also work well for this recipe. This baked recipe, however, is 100% delicious and cuts back on calories.
• The bread you use matters. Find French bread you like and use that.
• For a vegetarian recipe, use extra firm tofu and bread it like you would the shrimp. 

🛠 Products used in this recipe

• Louisiana Cajun Seasoning
• Mixing Bowl
• Baking Sheet

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