Shrimp Po Boy with Creamy Cajun Sauce (2024)

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Ingredients in this Shrimp Po Boy

These sandwiches are so easy to put together and taste scrumptious!

• Butter – Start with 4 tbsp but add more if needed
• Garlic– Fresh cloves, minced
• Shrimp– Medium to large, uncooked, peeled and deveined
• Creole seasoning–
• Hoagie rolls or French bread –Bratwurst buns work great too. This recipe makes four big sandwiches.
• Shredded cabbage – You can use shredded lettuce too.
• Toppings – Sweet pickles, dill pickle chips, tomato slices, and Dijon mustard – all optional toppings, see more topping ideas below.

Preparing a Shrimp Po Boy

There are three ways you can season and prepare shrimp for this sandwich recipe. For any of these, start with fresh or frozen shrimp that have been peeled and deveined for convenience. After preparing the shrimp, cook the shrimp using one of these methods!

1. Sautéed Shrimp – For this recipe, we just sautéed up some shrimp using butter, garlic, and a spicy kick of Creole seasoning. If you don’t have creole seasoning in your kitchen try our favorite Tony Chahere’s Creole Seasoning.
2. Breaded Shrimp – If you like breaded and deep-fried shrimp, you can bread it in cornmeal and a flour mixture and cook in batches on medium-high heat, frying in hot vegetable oil until the shrimp is golden brown and dry on paper towels.Season with Cajun or Creole spices for bold flavor.
3. Grilled Shrimp – You could also grill your shrimp. Try seasoning your shrimp with a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, a little dash of hot sauce, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, Cajun seasoning, onion powder, or spicy brown mustard. Grill the shrimp over medium-high heat on the grill until cooked through.

Po Boy Bread

French bread, specifically a soft and crusty French bread loaf, is the best choice for making authentic and delicious Po’ Boys. The texture and flavor of French bread perfectly complement the crispy shrimp and zesty toppings, creating a savory, mouthwatering sandwich. The bread’s light and airy interior provides a nice contrast to the crunchy shrimp, while its crusty exterior helps hold the fillings in place. A crusty hoagie roll or Bratwurst bun will work great too.

Traditional Toppings

Traditional Po’ Boy toppings are an essential part of the sandwich’s flavor and texture profile. These toppings can be combined in various ways to create a personalized and delicious Po’ Boy that suits individual tastes.

1. Shredded Lettuce or cabbage – Provides a refreshing and crunchy element to balance the richness of the shrimp.
2. Sliced Tomatoes – Adds juiciness and a hint of sweetness to the Poboy.
3. Pickles – Tangy and crunchy with a contrast to the savory flavors.
4. Mayonnaise – Provides creaminess and enhances the overall taste.
5. Hot sauce – Adds a spicy kick for those who enjoy a bit of heat.
6. Sliced onions – Add a zesty and slightly pungent taste to the sandwich.
7. Coleslaw – A creamy and refreshing topping that adds texture and a delicious crunch.
8. Jalapeño peppers – For those who enjoy extra heat, jalapeño peppers can be added for a spicy kick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Other Favorite Recipes from New Orleans

As you can see from these Shrimp Po Boys, we are big fans of the delicious flavors in the deep South; so make sure to try some of our yummy copycat recipes from our visits there:

• Beignets
• Mint Juleps
• Cajun Chicken Po’ Boys
• Pecan Pralines
• Creole Butter Shrimp
• Jambalaya
• Cajun Style Grill Foil Packets
• One Pot Jambalaya Pasta
• Red Beans and Rice
• Cajun Shrimp Pasta