• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

La Piña en la Cocina

Embracing my Mexican heritage and sharing all the wonderful flavors, colors and foods I grew up with. Join me on this journey as I also learn new foods and cooking techniques. Dedicated to my parents Ramiro and Blanca.

  • Home
  • Recipes
  • About
    • Mexican at Heart
    • Media
  • Contact
  • Disclosure/Privacy Policy
Home » Mariscos~Seafood » Shrimp » Shrimp Po Boys~ Fat Tuesday

Shrimp Po Boys~ Fat Tuesday

February 17, 20152 Comments

67 shares
  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Yummly
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
Although I have never attended any real Mardi Gras celebrations, I love the whole vibe. My most favorite thing is the spicy, colorful and savory foods that are prepared.I lived in Texas for a few years and they had their version of shrimp po boys that were very tasty. I finally decided to recreate my version of  Shrimp Po Boys. 
 
Shrimp Po Boy
Shrimp Po Boy

 

Surprisingly, I had most of the ingredients on hand already, minus the shrimp and buttermilk. This is a delicious recipe for a Mardi Gras themed lunch or dinner with friends, but really it’s great anytime… I figured if I can’t go to Louisina and enjoy the tasty foods during Mardi Gras, than I will do my best to bring the flavors of Mardi Gras into my own kitchen.

Everything in Place... Shrimp Po Boys
Everything in Place… 
Crispy Shrimp for Po Boys or Toss in Buffalo Sauce!
Crispy ! Toss in Buffalo Sauce!

 

Shrimp Po Boys
Ready to eat!!
Chicken and Sausage Gumbohttps://pinaenlacocina.com/chicken-and-sausage-gumbo/
Spicy Cajun Jambalayahttps://pinaenlacocina.com/spicy-cajun-jambalaya/

Shrimp Po Boys

Bring a taste of Louisiana into you own kitchen with this easy recipe!
No ratings yet
Print Pin Rate
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Prep Time: 25 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients

For Remoulade Sauce

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon horseradish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Seasoning For Shrimp

  • 20 large/ extra large shrimp cleaned and peeled
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • pinch of salt

You Also Need

  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 1 1/2 cups of oil for frying I used equal parts olive oil and grapeseed oil
  • Lettuce shredded or just torn into pieces
  • Tomato slices 2 roma
  • Dill Pickle slices
  • Hot pepper rings
  • 4- six inch baguette style rolls

Instructions

  •  
    In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the remoulade sauce. Mix well to combine, taste for salt, cover and chill until ready to use.
  • After cleaning shrimp, combine all of the dried spices listed and mix well. Divide in half, using one half to season the shrimp, set aside.
  • Preheat 1 1/2 cups oil in a shallow pan for 5 minutes. Add buttermilk to one bowl . In another bowl combine flour , cornmeal and remaining spice mix from remoulade sauce.
  • Once oil is hot, dip shrimp into buttermilk and coat with flour/cornmeal mix. Carefully drop into hot oil and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side. Drain shrimp onto plate lined with paper towels or on a metal rack over a baking sheet.
  • When frying, try not to overcrowd the pan, cooking 6 to 7 shrimp at one time. Spread remoulade sauce on rolls, add lettuce, tomato slices, hot pepper and 5 pieces of shrimp. Yields 4 servings.

Notes

Tips~ If you are lacking in the spice department, just mix the mayo with some lemon juice, hot sauce, salt and pepper for a quick version of remoulade sauce.
Tried this recipe?Mention @pinaenlacocina or tag #pinaenlacocina!

Like this:

Like Loading...

Filed Under: Cajun~Creole, Shrimp Tagged With: Cajun, Creole, Mardi Gras, Po Boys, Shrimp

Previous Post: « Seared Scallops in a Chimichurri Style Sauce
Next Post: Chicken Soup with Vegetables and Rice (Caldo de Pollo con Arroz) »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. KimH

    February 21, 2015 at 7:51 am

    Yum!! That looks heavenly! I miss a good Po’Boy.. Submarine sandwiches just arent the same.. You’ve done a wonderful job.. and Im drooling for a taste of it.

    I’ve never been to Mardi Gras either and have no desire to.. I have been to New Orleans and am still in love with it some 20 years later.. One of these days, you’ve got to go.. but I dont recommend going when the Insanity is running amok if you want to truly explore the area…

    Reply
    • Sonia

      February 21, 2015 at 9:27 am

      I agree Kim. I would love to visit but not during Mardi Gras. Thanks so much for the feedback! I appreciate it.

      Reply

Would Love to Hear From YouCancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Welcome!

Hi, my name is Sonia Mendez Garcia. My parents Ramiro and Blanca Mendez moved to the United States from Monterrey, Mexico in 1963. I am first generation Mexican American born in Los Angeles, California. Cooking has always been one of my passions in life. This is my journey and I can't wait to see what the future holds. Read More…

Never Miss a Recipe

Get all the latest directly to your inbox

View Privacy Policy Before Subscribing

View our privacy policy

Mariscos-Seafood

Crispy Masa Crusted Shrimp and Poppers

popper with cheese and bacon filling

More Ceviche & Aguachile!

aguachile verde in a heart shaped cazuela

Filetes de Pescado al Ajillo-Garlic Butter & Lime Cod

Tacos Dorados! Cuatro Vientos!

crunchy tacos

You might also like…

Besos de Coco~ Snowball Kisses

I like it Spicy!~ Hummus Recipes

ribs plated with spicy salsa, tortillas and beans

Oven Roasted Ribs (Costillas Al Horno)

Copyright © 2025 LA PIÑA EN LA COCINA

67 shares
MENU & SEARCH
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • About
    • Mexican at Heart
    • Media
  • Contact
  • Disclosure/Privacy Policy
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie Settings Accept
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
Save & Accept
 

Loading Comments...
 

    %d

      Rate This Recipe

      Your vote:




      A rating is required
      A name is required
      An email is required