Description
A simple recipe for a classic New Orleans sandwich featuring blackened shrimp on a French roll.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons blackening seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 French rolls (about 6 inches long)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup sliced tomato
- 1/4 cup sliced dill pickles
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with the blackening seasoning until evenly coated.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the seasoned shrimp to the hot skillet in a single layer.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until the shrimp are opaque and have a dark crust. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
- Slice the French rolls lengthwise, but do not cut all the way through.
- Spread mayonnaise on the inside of both sides of each roll.
- Layer the bottom half of each roll with lettuce, then top with the blackened shrimp.
- Add tomato slices and dill pickles on top of the shrimp.
- Close the sandwich with the top half of the roll.
Notes
- You can make your own blackening seasoning mix if desired.
- Use good quality, crusty French bread for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 17
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 180
Keywords: blackened shrimp, po boy, sandwich, easy recipe, seafood