Description
This Cajun Grilled Shrimp Po’ Boy recipe combines bold Creole flavors with succulent shrimp, crispy French bread, and a zesty aioli for a delicious sandwich experience.
Ingredients
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Main Aioli:
- 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp Creole seasoning
For the Sandwich:
- French Bread (cut in half for two sandwiches)
- butter
- garlic
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup yellow onion (sliced)
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- lemon juice (if desired)
Instructions
- To Prepare the Cajun Aioli – Combine the mayonnaise with 1/2 teaspoon of Creole seasoning in a small bowl; Cover and keep cold in the refrigerator until ready to use. The longer it sits, the more the flavors mix together.
- To Prepare the Bread – Preheat oven to 375°. Split the French bread in half, slicing only one side, not all the way through. Spread butter on each side of the bread and add some minced garlic. Place on a cookie sheet and bake at 375° for about 5 minutes or until lightly toasted. Set aside.
- To Prepare the Shrimp – Put the shrimp in a bowl and sprinkle with the Creole seasoning and set aside. To Grill in a Skillet: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add your sliced onion and sauté in olive oil for a few minutes, keep them moving often so they don’t burn. When onions are starting to turn translucent, about 4 minutes or so, add the shrimp and sauté the onions and shrimp together for about 5 more minutes. Squeeze with a little fresh lemon juice if desired.
- To Assemble the Sandwich – Spread the Cajun Aioli over both sides of your bread. Add some shredded lettuce and diced or sliced tomatoes. Spoon the shrimp and onions on the sandwich. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra heat, add hot sauce to the Cajun Aioli.
- Feel free to customize the sandwich with additional toppings like avocado or pickles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling, Sautéing, Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: Cajun, Shrimp, Po' Boy, Sandwich, Grilled
