This week I was craving shrimp Po boys. Well I really wasn't craving the Po boy but just thinking while I had my freezer open, if I don't get rid of these shrimp soon they will be freezer burn so I thought what better than to make it in a sandwich. The ingredients you will need is of course shrimp, flour, Emeril's original spice, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, cayenne, oil, milk, eggs.
First thing you need to do is heat up your oil. I always use a pan but since I had a grease fire I am thinking about getting a deep fryer. People say it is easier to cook with and it comes with a lid to keep all the grease from splattering all over the place. Who knows I might get it for Christmas.
Second, peel the shrimp.
Here is the difference between what size I like to eat and what size my boyfriend likes to eat..Funny huh?
Next, after you test the oil by putting a pinch of flour (if it fizzles then the oil is ready) you can make your what I like to call it your dip n shake routine. You will need to make your dip- a bowl with eggs n milk to dip your shrimp in.
And shake- your zip lock bag with flour, and spices as seen below, plus some salt.
I like to peek in the bag just to make sure all of the meat is covered. It is easy an doesn't leave flour everywhere if you use a plate.
After that you fry up the shrimp. Just until they brown, it doesn't take long for shrimp to cook. Really only shrimp takes less that 5 minutes to cook.
Nice and Crispy!!
After you cook the shrimp you can assemble your sandwich. Some people do fancy dressings for their Po boys but I like the good ole mayo and ketchup. I learned this trick in high school when I lived in New Orleans. Every day for lunch there were three lines....Hot Lunch, Pizza, or Hamburgers. My friend used to combine the mayo and ketchup and one day I asked her if I could taste it...Wow I fell in love and we have been partners ever since.
You can dress it however you like but I like mine the old fashioned way..Fully Dressed and going to the ball! Basically it is lettuce, tomato, pickles. Looks good right?!
When you are in New Orleans there are different choices to make when picking a meat for the Po boy. There is shrimp of course, roast beef, crawfish (love this too), fried oysters (my mom's favorite), and hamburger. Even though it didn't take much effort I made this for my boyfriend. He doesn't like seafood as much as I love it.
