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Shrimp po’boy with oven fries

A shrimp po'boy is a New Orleans sandwich, a baguette filled with crispy breaded shrimp, remoulade, lettuce, and tomato. For 4 people, it takes 40 minutes and stays easy, at about €4.30 per person. The key is letting the breading dry out before cooking so it turns truly crisp.

Tonight we're cooking New Orleans style with a po'boy, a baguette loaded with crispy fried shrimp and remoulade sauce.

Shrimp po’boy with oven fries
Total time
40 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost per person
€4.30
Calories per person
840 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Summer
The kids
They generally like it

Under the golden, crunchy breading, the shrimp stay tender and juicy, a contrast that makes the po'boy so satisfying. The homemade remoulade, with chopped pickles and a touch of mustard, brings the tangy edge that wakes up the sandwich, while the crusty baguette holds everything together without going soggy.

This is a great pick for a summer evening when you want something different from the usual sandwich routine, without spending all night in the kitchen. Kids love picking at the fries and breaded shrimp, while adults enjoy the cajun kick. Easy enough for a weeknight, it also works for a relaxed dinner with friends.

The ingredients

4 people

Fish counter

  • Raw peeled shrimp 600 g

Pantry

  • Flouroften in the pantry 60 g
  • Breadcrumbsoften in the pantry 100 g
  • Cajun seasoningoften in the pantry 2 tsp
  • Mayonnaiseoften in the pantry 4 tbsp
  • Mustardoften in the pantry 1 tsp
  • Picklesoften in the pantry 3
  • Oiloften in the pantry 6 tbsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Dairy

  • Eggs 2

Bakery

  • Baguettes 2

Fruits and vegetables

  • Lettuce 1
  • Tomatoes 2
  • Potatoes 800 g

Allergens Gluten, Eggs, Shellfish, Mustard

The step by step recipe

  1. Cut the potatoes into fries, coat them with oil, and bake at 220°C. 30 min

    Flip them halfway through cooking so they turn crispy all over.

  2. Mix the flour with the cajun seasoning, coat the shrimp in it, then in beaten egg, then in breadcrumbs.

    Use one hand for the dry mix and the other for the wet, it keeps your fingers from getting breaded too.

  3. Cook the shrimp in a pan with hot oil until golden, two minutes on each side. 6 min

    Keep the oil hot so the breading crisps up instead of soaking it in.

  4. Mix the mayonnaise, mustard, and chopped pickles for the remoulade.

    Add a splash of pickle juice, it gives that tangy little kick.

  5. Split the baguettes into portions, spread with sauce, top with lettuce, tomato, and shrimp, and serve with the fries.

    Warm the baguettes in the oven for five minutes so they stay crusty.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels before breading them, otherwise the coating won't stick properly.
  • Don't crowd the pan when cooking the shrimp, cook in two batches if needed so they brown instead of steaming.
  • Cut the fries all the same thickness so they cook evenly and turn crispy together.

The variations

  • Swap the shrimp for strips of white fish fillet, breaded the same way, for a fish po'boy.
  • For a vegetarian version, bread slices of eggplant or cauliflower instead of shrimp and keep the same remoulade.
  • For kids, skip the cajun seasoning in the breading and serve the remoulade on the side so they can dip to taste.

What to serve it with

  • A crunchy coleslaw
  • Homemade iced tea
  • Fresh lemon wedges

Storage

Keep cooked breaded shrimp in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 1 day, they lose their crispness quickly. Reheat them in the oven for a few minutes to bring back the crunch, and make the remoulade ahead, it keeps for 2 days in the fridge.

Questions about this dish

Can you make the remoulade ahead of time?

Yes, make the remoulade the day before and keep it in a sealed container in the fridge. The flavor actually gets better as the ingredients have time to blend.

Can you use a different type of breadcrumbs?

You can use panko breadcrumbs for an even crispier result. The cooking time stays the same, just keep an eye on the color.

Can the shrimp be baked instead of pan fried?

Yes, place them on an oiled baking sheet and bake at 220°C for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. They'll be less golden than pan fried but just as cooked.

What can you use if you don't have cajun seasoning?

Mix paprika, a little garlic powder, pepper, and a pinch of mild chili powder. The result will be close, with a slightly different but still tasty flavor.

How long does it take to make a shrimp po'boy with oven fries?

Count 40 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “easy”.

How many calories are in a shrimp po'boy with oven fries?

About 840 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a shrimp po'boy with oven fries cost?

About €4.30 per serving, or €17.20 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains gluten, eggs, shellfish, mustard. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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