Fried Shrimp Po’ Boys
 
Makes 4
Ingredients
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons hot sauce*
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 2 pounds extra-large fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • Spicy Mayonnaise (recipe follows)
  • 4 (6- to 8-inch) portions soft French bread, split lengthwise
  • Shredded iceberg lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and pickle slices, to serve
Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, hot sauce, and milk. Add shrimp; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. In a 12-inch cast-iron skillet, pour oil to a depth of ½ inch, and heat over medium heat until an instant-read thermometer registers 350°. Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
  3. In a shallow pan, whisk together flour, Cajun seasoning, and salt.
  4. Remove shrimp from egg mixture, letting excess drip off. Dredge in flour mixture to completely coat. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  5. Fry shrimp, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. (Let oil return to 350° between batches.) Remove from oil using a slotted spoon, and let drain on prepared pan.
  6. In a large bowl, toss together fried shrimp and ½ cup Spicy Mayonnaise.
  7. Spread remaining Spicy Mayonnaise onto cut sides of each portion of bread. Top with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and fried shrimp.
Recipe by Louisiana Cookin' at https://louisianacookin.com/fried-shrimp-po-boys-2/