Everyday Food editor Sarah Carey demonstrates just how easy it is to get perfectly golden fried shrimp (it’s all about the oil temperature), then shows you how to make a New Orleans-worthy po’boy.
Stir together mayonnaise, cornichons, and 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne. On a plate, combine 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, cornmeal, and salt. In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium-high until it registers 350 degrees on a deep-fat thermometer. Coat shrimp in cornmeal mixture, shake off excess, and carefully add to hot oil in batches. Cook until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and transfer to paper towels to drain.
Spread sauce in rolls and fill with tomato, lettuce, and shrimp.
Taste of New Orleans
No visit to the Gulf Coast would be complete without a po'boy. These humble sandwiches, filled with meat or fried seafood, have evolved from a workingman's lunch to signature local cuisine. Between trips, it's a cinch to bring the bayou to your own kitchen.
Delicious and easy recipe! I followed the video to a T and it came out perfect and tasted better than I expected. The shrimp were nice and crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and all the ingredients complemented each other very well. My boyfriend and I loved it. Will make again.
Yummy recipe and very quick and easy- that's what this busy momma likes!