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Argentinian Red Shrimp Po'boy Sandwich

Argentinian Red Shrimp Po'boy Sandwich

Combining the classic American po'boy sandwich with the succulent and sweet flavor of Argentinian red shrimp.
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5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Argentinian
Keyword: Argentinian Red Shrimp, po'boy
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 682 kcal
Argentinian Red Shrimp Po'boy Sandwich

Equipment

  • Large skillet or deep fryer for frying the shrimp
  • Mixing bowls for flour mixture and eggs
  • Whisk or fork for beating the eggs
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Tongs for frying the shrimp
  • Knife for slicing rolls and vegetables
  • Cutting board for vegetables

Ingredients

For the Sandwich:

  • 2 pounds Argentinian red shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 eggs beaten
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • 8 French rolls
  • lettuce
  • sliced tomato
  • sliced pickles

For the Remoulade Sauce:

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp capers drained and chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix together flour, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
  • In another bowl, beat the eggs.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Dip the shrimp in the beaten eggs, then coat in the flour mixture.
  • Fry the shrimp in the hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Remove the shrimp from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  • To assemble the sandwiches, slice the French rolls in half and spread remoulade sauce on both sides.
  • Add lettuce, sliced tomato, pickles, and the fried shrimp to each sandwich.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

▣ Prep ingredients ahead of time to make assembly easier.
▣ Fry the shrimp in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet and ensure even cooking.
▣ Make the remoulade sauce ahead of time to allow the flavors to meld together.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 682kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 391mg | Sodium: 1427mg | Potassium: 425mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g
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