The shrimp po’boy is the great fried sandwich of New Orleans — crispy fried shrimp piled on a crusty French roll with shredded lettuce, tomato, and a tangy rémoulade. ‘Po’boy’ means ‘poor boy,’ but this sandwich has made plenty of people feel rich.

Crispy fried shrimp piled on a crusty French roll with lettuce, tomato, and tangy remoulade sauce.

The shrimp po’boy is the great fried sandwich of New Orleans — crispy fried shrimp piled on a crusty French roll with shredded lettuce, tomato, and a tangy rémoulade. ‘Po’boy’ means ‘poor boy,’ but this sandwich has made plenty of people feel rich.

Use a crusty French loaf, not a soft bun — the bread needs to hold up to the rémoulade. Fry the shrimp in small batches so they stay crisp.
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