New Orleans Barbecued Shrimp Po Boys Recipes

GRILLED SHRIMP PO' BOY

Steps:

• Arrange about 4 shrimp on each skewer and add to a 13 by 9-inch casserole dish.
• Add the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, cayenne, Worcestershire, hot sauce, salt and pepper, to taste, to a measuring cup. Whisk well and pour over the shrimp in the casserole. Cover the dish and let the shrimp marinate in refrigerator for 20 minutes.
• Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
• Grill the shrimp skewers over medium-high heat for about 4 minutes total, flipping once halfway through. Add the baguette to the grill and toast.
• Remove the shrimp from the grill and add to the butter sauce, discarding the skewers. Toss to coat the shrimp in the Butter Sauce.
• Spread both sides of bread with the Sweet Pickle Mayonnaise and top evenly with the shrimp, shredded lettuce and sliced tomatoes. Slice the baguette in fourths, if desired, and serve immediately.
• Melt the butter in a small saucepan on the grill grates. Add the lemon juice, hot sauce and Worcestershire. Stir together with a wooden spoon until well mixed. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Add all the ingredients to a bowl and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until needed.

NEW ORLEANS BARBECUED SHRIMP PO' BOYS

Steps:

• Heat grill. In large bowl, combine butter, onion, bell pepper, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce and paprika; mix well. Add shrimp; toss gently to coat.
• Cut 18x12-inch sheet of heavy-duty foil. Place shrimp in center of foil. Drizzle with remaining butter mixture. Wrap packet securely using double-fold seals, allowing room for heat expansion.
• When ready to grill, place packet, seam side up, on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 10 to 14 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, rearranging packet twice.
• Meanwhile, cut bread in half lengthwise; cut each half crosswise into 4 sections. To toast bread, spread each cut side with mayonnaise. During last 1 to 2 minutes of cooking time, place bread, cut side down, on grill; cook until lightly toasted.
• To serve, open packet carefully to allow steam to escape. Place shrimp mixture evenly on bottom sections of toasted bread. Top each with lettuce, tomato and 4 pickle slices. If desired, add Creole mustard and additional hot pepper sauce. Cover with top sections of bread.

SHRIMP PO'BOY

Steps:

• Make the shrimp: Whisk the flour, cornmeal, Cajun seasoning, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Stir together the milk and hot sauce in a large bowl; add the shrimp. Working in batches, remove the shrimp from the milk mixture, letting the excess drip off, and add to the bowl with the flour mixture; toss to coat. Transfer to a plate and refrigerate 15 minutes to let the coating set.
• Meanwhile, make the rémoulade: Combine the mayonnaise, pickles, shallot and hot sauce in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.
• Fry the shrimp: Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 360˚ F. Working in batches, fry the shrimp until golden brown and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to the prepared baking sheet with a slotted spoon; season with salt. Adjust the heat as needed between batches.
• Meanwhile, put the rolls on a baking sheet and bake until toasted, about 5 minutes. Spread the rémoulade on the cut sides and fill with lettuce, the shrimp and tomatoes. Serve with more hot sauce.