Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 whole egg
2 tablespoons hot sauce
1 tablespoon mustard
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Dredge:
½ cup all purpose flour
½ cup cornmeal
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon salt
For Frying:
Vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Sauce:
½ cup mayonnaise
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons honey
1 Zest of lemon
½ Juice of lemon
For Serving:
4 French baguette rolls, toasted
Chopped lettuce
Tools
Medium sized bowl
Whisk or fork
Skillet or deep fryer
Tongs or slotted spoon
Paper towels
Small bowl for sauce
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the egg, hot sauce, mustard, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to make the shrimp marinade.
Step 2
Add the shrimp to the marinade, tossing to coat them thoroughly. Let the shrimp marinate in the mixture for about 15-20 minutes.
Step 3
In another bowl, prepare the dredge by combining the flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and salt.
Step 4
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep fryer to 350°F.
Step 5
Remove the shrimp from the marinade and shake off any excess. Dredge each shrimp in the flour-cornmeal mixture, making sure they are evenly coated.
Step 6
Carefully place the coated shrimp into the hot oil and fry for about 2 minutes or until they turn golden brown and crispy. Fry the shrimp in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Step 7
Once the shrimp are cooked, remove them from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Step 8
Prepare the sauce by combining the mayonnaise, garlic powder, honey, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Mix until well combined.
Step 9
To assemble the Shrimp Po' Boys, spread a generous amount of the sauce on the toasted French baguette rolls.
Step 10
Top the sauce with chopped lettuce.
Step 11
Arrange the fried shrimp on top of the lettuce, and then close the sandwich with the top half of the baguette.