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Grilled Shrimp Po Boy

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 685kcal

Ingredients

Cucumber Water

  • 24 oz Water
  • 8 slices Cucumber
  • Ice cubes for serving

Po' Boy

  • 8 oz Shrimp peeled and deveined tail off
  • 1.5 tsp Cajun seasoning (or more to taste)
  • 1/2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 French baguette about 6-inch piece per portion
  • 1/2 cup Romaine lettuce shredded
  • 4 slices Tomato
  • 1/2 Jalapeño pepper thinly sliced (optional for some spiciness)

Remoulade

  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 TBSP Sriracha sauce or use chili sauce
  • 1 tsp Creole mustard
  • 1/2 tsp Horseradish mild or hot per preference
  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Shallot minced
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1/2 Lemon juiced

Grilled Corn on the Cob

  • 2 ears Corn on the cob husked and cleaned
  • 1 tsp Butter
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Watermelon

  • 4 slices Watermelon
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • In a pitcher or large jug, combine water with the cucumber slices. Refrigerate until service.
  • Season the shrimp with cajun seasoning and toss with oil.
  • Heat a grill to medium heat.
  • Whisk all of the remoulade ingredients together in a bowl.
  • Grill the corn until nicely charred on all sides and tender. Once tender, lather with butter and season with salt.
  • Grill the shrimp a couple minutes per side, until they are cooked to an internal temperature of 120F / 48C. Alternatively, cook the shrimp in a grill pan.
  • Lightly toast the baguette on the grill.
  • Layer the inside of the baguette with shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, sliced peppers (optional), and shrimp. Drizzle with remoulade sauce.
  • Serve the grilled shrimp po’ boys, grilled corn on the cob, watermelon, and cucumber water with ice optional.

Nutrition

Calories: 685kcal | Carbohydrates: 98g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 847mg | Potassium: 1278mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 5793IU | Vitamin C: 86mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 5mg