A shrimp po boy or poor boy sandwich is a sandwich made with shrimp, lettuce, tomatoes, and mayonnaise on French bread. Po boy sandwiches are popular in the southern United States, especially in Louisiana and Mississippi. The shrimp po boy is a variation of the traditional sandwich from New Orleans, which was created as a way to use leftovers from other foods.
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The main ingredients needed to make a shrimp po boy are bread, shrimp, and mayonnaise. Additional ingredients can include tomato slices or pickles if desired.
Here is a simple shrimp po boy sandwich recipe that is incredibly delicious!
History of the shrimp po boy sandwich
The shrimp po boy sandwich is a popular fried seafood sandwich that originated in New Orleans, Louisiana. It’s believed to have been created sometime around 1929 by a woman named Marie LePrete. She was a caterer who sold her shrimp po boys at the original location of Domilise’s Po Boy Shop on Frenchmen Street.
How to prepare
The shrimp po boy sandwich is prepared by taking a baguette, slicing it in half, and spreading mayonnaise over both sides. Shrimp are then fried to golden brown and piled onto the bread. Next comes lettuce, tomato slices, and pickle slices.
Ingredients
The shrimp po boy sandwich is made from shrimp, lettuce, tomato slices, and pickles on a baguette. The bread can be either French bread or Italian bread. The shrimp are fried in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
Shrimp substitute
The shrimp po boy sandwich can be made with other types of seafood instead of shrimp. Crab cakes, oysters, and catfish are popular substitutes. The sandwich may also be served with fried fish fillets or scallops instead of breaded and fried shrimp.
The sandwich can also be made with fried chicken, roast beef, or pulled pork. What to drink A shrimp po boy sandwich is often served with a side of iced tea or lemonade. It can also be served with beer, wine, or other alcoholic beverages.
Side dishes
The shrimp po boy sandwich can be served with French fries or potato chips. It can also be served with coleslaw, which is a mixture of cabbage, mayonnaise, and vinegar. The sandwich is sometimes called a shrimp po boy platter when it comes with French fries on the side.
Claudia Faucher is a fitness trainer and lifestyle blogger, who recently started to pursue her other passions… Southern cooking and creating recipes.
