Seared Shrimp Po’ Boys with Creole Slaw
Plump shrimp perfectly spiced and seared then piled on fresh rolls and topped with crunchy, tangy slaw. A delicious, quick, easy and healthier twist on the Creole classic!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 304kcal
Ingredients
Shrimp Po’ Boys
- 1 ½ pounds large shrimp (21-25 ct), peeled, deveined and tails removed
- 2 ½ tablespoons creole seasoning , homemade* or store-bought
- 2 tablespoons olive oil , divided
- 4 long hoagie rolls , halved
- 4 tablespoons remoulade sauce , homemade or store-bought
- 8 leaves Boston lettuce
- Pickle slices
Creole Slaw
- ½ head small green cabbage , cored and thinly shredded
- ½ head small red cabbage , cored and thinly shredded
- ½ red onion , halved and thinly sliced
- ½ cup green onion , thinly sliced
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Creole mustard
- 1 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon celery seeds
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper , to taste
Instructions
Shrimp Po’ Boys
- In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp and creole seasoning. Rub the seasoning into the shrimp until well coated. Set aside while making the slaw. (Can be prepped 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
- When ready, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the shrimp in a single layer. Cook 1 ½ to 2 minutes per side until the shrimp are opaque in the center.
- To assemble, spread about a tablespoon of remoulade sauce on each roll. Place 2 Boston lettuce leaves in the roll. Divide shrimp among the rolls. Top with slaw and pickles. Enjoy!
Creole Slaw
- In a large bowl, combine the cabbages, red onion and green onion.
- In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, mustard, sugar and celery seeds. Slowly whisk in olive oil in a steady stream.
- Add enough dressing to coat the slaw. Cover and chill any remaining dressing for another use.
- Season slaw with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve on po’ boys or as a side dish.
Notes
*Emeril Lagasse's Creole Essence - combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container at room temperature
- 2 ½ tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 691mg | Potassium: 364mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1804IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 101mg