Shrimp Po'Boy Fries Recipe (2024)

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So I’m getting a little crazy with this recipe today guys. Somehow I don’t think you’ll mind one teensy little bit since we’re talking about Shrimp Po’Boy FRIES. Fries y’all.

Fries are totally better than bread in my opinion so I highly doubt you’ll miss the bread in this recipe even if you’re not paleo/gluten-free. See, fries are what bread will never be – CRISPY & SALTY <— only 2 of the most important words in the food language, period.

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And what happens when you top said fries with the classic shrimp po’boy toppings?? Well, you end up with one glorious meal that’s what. Let me just clarify that no, this recipe is in no way healthy but it is HEALTHIER than grabbing a vegetable oil laden po’boy sandwich from your local diner in town. Yes, much healthier. So we’re going with it. Join me?

So I have absolutely no idea where this idea came from but I was craving a po’boy a few weeks ago (seriously, weirdest craving ever) and got to thinking that I should make some sort of po’boy for the blog. I had originally planned just to make a loaf of paleo bread and slice it into sub rolls but let’s face it, that’s totally lame and bor-ing. SO then I started thinking about a salad and then somehow fries made their way into the equation. Ha!

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Two seconds later it was on my content calendar and I was in full brainstorming mode. I have to say that these turned out WAY better than I thought they would. I mean, I knew they would be good but I didn’t know they’d be this good. Let’s just talk about all the toppings for a second k?

  • fried shrimp, duh
  • shredded lettuce <— my FAVORITE
  • briny capers
  • pickles!
  • diced tomatoes
  • diced onions
  • and only the BEST remoulade sauce EVER

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So yeah, we’re piling the toppings on and never looking back. I mean, I guess you could choose the pickles OR the capers but I couldn’t so I just went with both.

Also, can we just talk about shredded lettuce for a second? I have no idea why I love it as much as I do. I think it may go back to my chicken sandwich eating days where I would always order them with extra lettuce and extra pickles and now I just love the shredded lettuce? Who knows but I get seriously excited when we have shredded lettuce in the house.

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OK, moving on…

The shrimp batter couldn’t be simpler and is one I use all the time. It’s exactly like a classic tempura and gets super crispy and crunchy just like the fries. Basically this bowl is one big crunch fest, what more could you want out of life??

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4.67 from 3 votes

Shrimp Po'Boy Fries

Serves 2 VERY hungry people or 4 normal people.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword comfort food, delicious

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Author Maya Krampf from WickedSpatula.com

Servings 2 servings

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Ingredients

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Fries

  • 2 lbs russet potatoes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • sea salt

Shrimp

  • 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1 cup tapioca flour
  • 1 tablespoon coconut flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup sparkling water
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • Coconut oil for frying

Remoulade

  • 1/2 cup Avocado mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley (minced)
  • 1 small clove garlic (minced and mashed)
  • 1/2 tablespoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dill pickle juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon capers (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 dash Louisiana style hot sauce

Toppings

  • Tomatoes (diced)
  • Pickles
  • Capers
  • Red onion (diced)
  • Lettuce (shredded)

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Instructions

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  1. Make the Remoulade: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine. Chill for at least 2 hours for flavors to develop.

  2. Make the Fries: Preheat oven to 450° F and line a baking sheet or two with parchment paper. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and then in half again then cut into matchsticks. Toss with olive oil and a generous sprinkle of salt. Place the fries on the prepared baking sheets in a single layer. Roast for 35 minutes flipping halfway through.

  3. Fry the Shrimp: In a small bowl whisk together the tapioca, coconut flour, sparkling water, egg, and paprika, cayenne, and salt.

  4. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat with enough oil to coat the bottom. Once hot dip the shrimp into the batter letting the excess fall off before adding them to the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown on both sides and the shrimp are opaque in the middle.

  5. Assemble: Top the fries with the shrimp, desired toppings, and remoulade. Enjoy!

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    5 Comments

  1. Alisa Fleming

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    Now this is a really good idea. I definitely need to experiment more with fry toppers and this looks like a dee-licious place to start!

  2. Becky Winkler (A Calculated Whisk)

    Reply

    This sounds amazing–sign me up for a huge plate of all of it (you can have my shredded lettuce, though ;). I love this idea so much more than a po’boy on bread!

  3. Citra Kale @Citra's Home Diary

    Reply

    this is awesome! especially wit those combo shrimps..love it

  4. Adriana Lopez Martin

    Reply

    what a great combo of flavors and textures loving also the creativity =)

  5. Florian @ContentednessCooking

    Reply

    So flavorful! Great recipe!

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FAQs

What is po-boy sauce made of? ›

What's in po' boy sauce? This po'boy sauce is based on a French-Cajun classic, remoulade. It's super easy to make—just spice up your favorite mayonnaise with some Creole seasoning and mustard, along with capers, hot sauce, horseradish, lemon, garlic, and a splash of Worcestershire sauce.

What is the best bread for po boys? ›

Unless you're lucky enough to get po'boy bread from New Orleans, the best bread to use should be light and fluffy inside with a thin, crispy crust on the outside—a French baguette, French bread rolls, or hoagies rolls are common swaps.

What is shrimp po boy sandwich made of? ›

What is this? Po Boy sandwiches are typically made with cajun-seasoned fried shrimp, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and served on a baguette that's slathered with zesty remoulade sauce.

Why is it called a po-boy? ›

According to historian Errol Laborde, the correct way to refer to the sandwich is “poor boy” because it was created by the Martin brothers after the streetcar strikers – those “poor boys.” But whether it's referred to as a poor boy, po' boy, po-boy, or po boy, what everyone can agree on is that the famous sandwich ...

What is remoulade sauce made of? ›

In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, parsley, hot sauce, whole-grain mustard, garlic, capers, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, scallion, salt, and cayenne pepper. Let sit for 1 hour for flavors to combine, then serve or cover and store in the refrigerator.

What is similar to remoulade? ›

Although similar to tartar sauce, it is often more yellowish, sometimes flavored with curry, and often contains chopped pickles or piccalilli. It can also contain horseradish, paprika, anchovies, capers and a host of other items.

What is in a New Orleans po-boy? ›

What is a po-boy sandwich? Piled with lettuce, tomato and pickles and filled with roast beef, fried shrimp, oysters–or whatever you choose–po-boys are stuffed and slathered with sauce or mayonnaise, and then served between two long pieces of French bread.

What is the difference between po-boy bread and French bread? ›

Po-boy bread is a French bread loaf, but the bread is made a little differently. It's typically made with less flour and more water than a traditional baguette, which results in a loaf that is lighter, fluffier, and less chewy.

What makes a po-boy different from a sandwich? ›

Chris' sister noted that the bread on a po-boy is not the same as other subs. The French bread is crusty, not soft like on the common sub sandwich. Chris noted that the meat is usually fried, which you won't find on many other sandwiches across the U.S.

What is a boom boom shrimp PoBoy? ›

💥Boom Boom Shrimp Po'Boy💥 A buttery toasted Hoagie roll, shredded lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, fried shrimp tossed in our delicious Boom. Boom sauce, topped with a drizzle of white BBQ. sauce!

What is a traditional PoBoy? ›

This Louisiana staple varies depending on the restaurant and town, but typically, a classic poboy includes toasted French bread stuffed with some type of fried meat, and the sandwich is “dressed” with tomatoes, romaine lettuce, pickles, mayonnaise and a generous spread of hot sauce for a Creole “kick.”

What is the original po-boy? ›

The poor boy sandwich was then created in 1929 when the Electric Street Railway employees went on strike, and the Martin brothers gave away sandwiches to the strikers. The original Martin poor boy sandwiches were typically fried potatoes, gravy, and spare bits of roast beef on French bread.

What is the difference between a po-boy and a muffuletta? ›

Most po'boys consist of fried shrimp on a crusty hoagie-style bread although there are variations. Meanwhile, muffuletta sandwiches are made of sliced Italian cold cuts and cheese piled high onto a flat, sesame-crusted bread that the sandwich is named after.

What makes a po-boy special? ›

It traditionally consists of meat, which is usually roast beef, ham, or fried seafood such as shrimp, crawfish, fish, oysters, or crab. The meat is served in New Orleans French bread, known for its crisp crust and fluffy center.

Is zip sauce a Michigan thing? ›

Zip Sauce came to life in the 1940s in the kitchen of Lelli's Inn, an Italian restaurant in Detroit. The butter-based steak sauce became so popular among customers that word of it quickly spread, and soon copycat sauces were cropping up in neighboring restaurants.

What is the name of Guy Fieri's sauce? ›

Fieri's most famous ingredient is just your average blend of garlic, mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. "I called it Donkey Sauce because you have to make fun of it.

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