Cajun Grilled Shrimp Po’ Boy

An easy version of a Cajun Grilled Shrimp Po’ Boy, which is perfect for lunch today, or any day! Flavorful, savory and just the right amount of spice to make this a go-to staple for your sandwich arsenal!

Course Sandwiches Burgers and Sliders

Cuisine American

Keyword easy seafood recipes, sandwich recipes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings Sandwiches

Calories 331kcal

Author Nicole Cook

Ingredients

For the Mayo Sauce:

2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
½ tsp Creole seasoning

For the Bread:

French Bread cut in half for two sandwiches
butter
garlic

For the Shrimp:

1 pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon creole seasoning
2 teaspoons olive oil
½ cup yellow onion sliced
½ cup shredded lettuce
½ cup diced tomatoes
lemon juice if desired

Instructions

To Prepare the Cajun Aioli

Combine the mayonnaise with a ½ teaspoon of Creole seasoning in a small bowl; Cover and keep cold in the refrigerator until ready to use. The longer is sits the more the flavors mix together.

To Prepare the Bread

Preheat oven to 375°.
Split the french bread in half, slicing only one side, not all the way through.
Spread butter on each side of the bread and add some minced garlic. (if you don’t have minced garlic you can sprinkle a little garlic powder instead)
Place on a cookie sheet and bake at 375° for about 5 minutes or until lightly toasted. Set aside.

To Prepare the Shrimp

Put the shrimp in a bowl and sprinkle with the Creole seasoning and set aside.
To Grill in a Skillet: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over med-high heat. Add your sliced onion and saute in olive oil for a few minutes, keep them moving often so they don’t burn.
When onions are starting to turn translucent, about 4 minutes or so, add the shrimp and saute the onions and shrimp together for about 5 more minutes. Squeeze with a little fresh lemon juice if desired.

To Assemble the Sandwich

Spread the Cajun Aioli over both sides of your bread.
Add some shredded lettuce and diced or sliced tomatoes.
Spoon the shrimp and onions on the sandwich. Don’t be afraid to get some of the liquid from the shrimp and onions on there… it seeps into the bread and tastes like heaven.
Serve immediately.

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