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Fried Shrimp Po'Boys

Source of Recipe


Flo's Place






List of Ingredients



• 1 lb. uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
  
• 1/2 cup dry Italian breadcrumbs
  
• 1 large egg
  
• 1 large egg yolk
  
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  
• 2 Tbsp fine cracker meal
  
• 1 clove garlic, minced
  
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  
• Additional cracker meal
  
• Vegetable oil for frying
  
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• 8 French rolls, split, toasted
  
• Purchased tartar sauce
  
• Shredded lettuce
  
• Sliced tomato
  
• Hot pepper sauce
  






Instructions



1. Combine shrimp, breadcrumbs, egg, egg yolk, parsley, cracker meal, garlic and cayenne pepper in processor. Using on/off turns, process until shrimp are finely chopped but not pasty. Form mixture into 24 balls, using 2 tablespoonfuls for each. Roll balls in cracker meal.
   
   
2. Pour vegetable oil to depth of 3 inches in heavy large pot. Heat oil to 325 degrees (F). Working in batches, fry shrimp balls until golden brown, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp balls to paper towels and drain.
   
   
3. Place 3 shrimp balls on bottom half of each roll. Top with tartar sauce, lettuce and tomato, then roll tops. Serve immediately, passing hot sauce separately.
   
   Makes 8 servings.