Shrimp Po' Boy
A crisp fried prawn sandwich in a soft baguette with lettuce, tomato and spicy remoulade.
- Time30 mins
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.51 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the mayonnaise, hot sauce and lemon juice to make the sauce. Set aside.
- 2
Toss the prawns in the buttermilk. Mix the cornmeal, flour and Cajun seasoning on a plate.
- 3
Lift the prawns out of the buttermilk and press into the cornmeal mix to coat well.
- 4
Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium high heat. Fry the prawns in two batches for 2 to 3 minutes until crisp and golden.
3 min - 5
Split the baguettes, spread both sides with sauce and warm in the oven for 3 minutes if you like.
3 min - 6
Fill with lettuce, tomato and hot prawns. Eat straight away.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.