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A plate with two blackened shrimp po boys resting on it. A bottle of hot sauce is in the foreground, and two glasses of beer are in the background.

Blackened Shrimp Po’ Boy Recipe for Two

Sara
This easy shrimp po’ boy recipe for two features buttery blackened shrimp, crisp lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and mayo. No frying required!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 sandwiches
Calories 467 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

For the Sandwiches:

  • 8 oz. fresh, large Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp. Blackened Seasoning homemade or store-bought
  • 1/2 tsp. Cajun Seasoning
  • 2 tsp. Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp. Unsalted Butter
  • 2-3 tbsp. Light Beer plus more for drinking :)
  • 2 Sub Rolls like hoagies, Italian loaves, etc.
  • Mayonnaise to taste (I do a lot!)
  • 1 cup Shredded Lettuce
  • 1 large Tomato sliced
  • 8 slices Dill Pickles
  • Hot Sauce optional, for serving

For Homemade Blackened Seasoning:

  • 1/2 tsp. Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 tsp. Onion Powder
  • 1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp. Dried Thyme
  • 1/4 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly cracked Black Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. Ground Cumin
  • 1/4 tsp. Dried Oregano

Instructions
 

  • Make the Seasoning: If making homemade blackened seasoning, add 1/2 tsp. Smoked Paprika, 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt, 1/4 tsp. Onion Powder, 1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder, 1/4 tsp. Dried Thyme ,1/4 tsp. Cayenne Pepper ,1/4 tsp. freshly cracked Black Pepper ,1/4 tsp. Ground Cumin ,1/4 tsp. Dried Oregano together in a small bowl and stir until combined.
  • Season the Shrimp: Pat 8 oz. fresh, large Shrimp very dry and toss with 1 tbsp. Blackened Seasoning and 1/2 tsp. Cajun Seasoning until evenly coated.
    A ceramic green plate with seasoned raw shrimp resting on it and tongs resting on the side.
  • Cook the Shrimp: Heat 2 tsp. Olive Oil a skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 1–2 minutes per side until mostly cooked through.
    Seasoned blackened shrimp cooking in a stainless steel pan.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add 1 tbsp. Unsalted Butter and 2-3 tbsp. Light Beer to the pan. Let the butter melt and bubble for 30–60 seconds, then toss or spoon the buttery beer juices over the shrimp and turn the heat off from beneath the pan.Add Butter + Beer:
  • Make the Sandwiches. Split each roll in half, keeping one long side intact. Spread Mayonnaise all over the inside of each roll, then divide 1 cup Shredded Lettuce, 1 large Tomato (sliced), 8 slices Dill Pickles, and the shrimp between the sandwiches. Drizzle any remaining pan juices over the shrimp, then top with Hot Sauce (if using), and serve!
    Two large shrimp po boy sandwiches with shrimp, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles resting on a plate with lemon wedges. Hot sauce and chips are nearby.

Notes

Shrimp Size: I used large shrimp. (16-20 count). You can use any size you like! Just be sure they are raw, peeled, deveined, and the tails are removed.
Bread: French bread is traditional. Use whatever sandwich bread or hoagie-style bread you like or can find.
Can I use Remoulade? Yes. Remoulade is traditional on po boys, so feel free to swap it for mayonnaise on these sandwiches. The flavors may compete with the blackened seasoning, but it will be good!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 467kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 26gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 159mgSodium: 8404mgPotassium: 1192mgFiber: 10gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 3964IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 447mgIron: 15mg
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