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Shrimp Po'Boy

Source of Recipe

From "In the Kitchen with David" by David Venable


Recipe Introduction

"'Do you want that dressed?' they'll ask you when you order a po'boy in New Orleans. 'Dressed' means that the crusty French bread roll is spread with mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomato. I like to spice up my dressing by adding some bold flavors to the mayonnaise. Be creative. To use a phrase I like, 'Be fearless.' Add some more heat if you like and throw on a few fried oysters."

List of Ingredients

Zesty Mayonnaise:
◦  ¾ cup mayonnaise
◦  1 clove garlic, minced
◦  2 scallions, thinly sliced
◦  1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
◦  2 tsp capers, drained and chopped
◦  2 tsp coarse-grain mustard
◦  1 tsp red wine vinegar
◦  ½ tsp kosher salt
◦  ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
◦  ¼ tsp hot sauce

Shrimp:
◦  1 tsp garlic powder
◦  1 tsp paprika
◦  ½ tsp dried oregano
◦  ½ tsp dried thyme
◦  ½ tsp onion powder
◦  1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
◦  Canola oil for frying
◦  1 large egg
◦  1 cup milk
◦  1 cup all-purpose flour

◦  4 French rolls
◦  Shredded iceberg lettuce
◦  Sliced tomatoes


Recipe

To make the zesty mayonnaise, whisk together the mayonnaise, garlic, scallions, parsley, capers, mustard, vinegar, salt, pepper, and hot sauce in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate while making the shrimp.

To make the shrimp, combine the garlic powder, paprika, oregano, thyme, and onion powder in a large bowl. Add the shrimp and toss to coat.

Clip a deep-frying thermometer to the side of a heavy, deep pot. Add 2 inches of canola oil and heat to 350° F.

Beat the egg and milk together in a bowl. Put the flour on a shallow plate. Working in batches, dip the shrimp in the egg mixture and then coat them with the flour, shaking off any excess. Using a slotted spoon, lower the shrimp - not too many at a time - into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 4 minutes. When they are crisp and brown, transfer the cooked shrimp to a wire rack set over paper towels to drain. Cook the remaining shrimp.

Spread the French rolls with the spicy mayonnaise. Divide the shrimp among the rolls and top the shrimp with the lettuce and tomatoes, if desired.


Makes 4 servings