Cajun Shrimp Po’ Boy
These shrimp po’ boys bring juicy Cajun-spiced shrimp, cool tangy tartar sauce, crisp lettuce, tomato, and red onion all tucked into warm hoagie rolls. The homemade Cajun seasoning gives the shrimp a little smoky heat without going overboard, and you’ll have extra spice mix ready for the next seafood night.
Ingredients
- 1 cupmayoAmount1 cupIngredientmayo
- 1 tbsplemon juiceAmount1 tbspIngredientlemon juice
- 1 tbspWorcestershire sauceAmount1 tbspIngredientWorcestershire sauce
- 1 tbspsweet pickle relishAmount1 tbspIngredientsweet pickle relish
- 1 tsponion powderAmount1 tspIngredientonion powder
- 2 tspsaltAmount2 tspIngredientsalt
- 2 tspgarlic powderAmount2 tspIngredientgarlic powder
- 1 tsppepper
- 1/2 tspcayenne pepperAmount1/2 tspIngredientcayenne pepper
- 1 tspdried oreganoAmount1 tspIngredientdried oregano
- 1 tspdried thymeAmount1 tspIngredientdried thyme
- 1 tsppaprikaAmount1 tspIngredientpaprika
- 2 tbspCajun seasoningAmount2 tbspIngredientCajun seasoning
- 1 lbshrimpAmount1 lbIngredientshrimp, peeled and deveined, peeled and deveined
- 2 tspcanola oilAmount2 tspIngredientcanola oil
- 1/2 cupshredded romaine lettuceAmount1/2 cupIngredientshredded romaine lettuce
- 1tomatoAmount1Ingredienttomato, thinly sliced, thinly sliced
- 1red onionAmount1Ingredientred onion, thinly sliced, thinly sliced
- 4hoagie rollsAmount4Ingredienthoagie rolls
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, stir together the mayo, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauceAmount1 tbspIngredientWorcestershire sauce, relish, and onion powder; cover and chill until ready for use.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the salt, garlic powderAmount2 tspIngredientgarlic powder, pepper, onion powder, cayenne, oregano, thyme, and paprika. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the seasoning mix and store the rest in an airtight container for future use.
- 3
In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with the reserved Cajun seasoningAmount2 tbspIngredientCajun seasoning. In a large pan over medium-high heat, warm the oil and add the shrimp, cooking about 2 minutes per side or until opaque.
- 4
Set oven to broil on high. Open the hoagie rollsAmount4Ingredienthoagie rolls, lay them cut side up on a baking sheet, and broil for 3 minutes, or until toasted. Spread the tartar sauce on the rolls, layer with lettuce, tomato, onion, and a generous amount of shrimp.
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