Skip to main content

Fried Shrimp Po'boys

2.8

(11)

Collen Healey of Denver, Colorado, writes: "During my visit to the Myrtle Beach area last summer, some locals recommended that I go to Flo's Place for the best shrimp po'boy ever. They were right!"

Ground saltine crackers would work in place of cracker meal.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
1/2 cup dry Italian breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons fine cracker meal
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Additional cracker meal
Vegetable oil (for frying)
8 French rolls, split, toasted
Purchased tartar sauce
Shredded lettuce
Sliced tomato
Hot pepper sauce

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine shrimp, breadcrumbs, egg, egg yolk, parsley, cracker meal, garlic, and cayenne pepper in processor. Using on/off turns, process until shrimp are finely chopped but not pasty. Form mixture into 24 balls, using 2 tablespoonfuls for each. Roll balls in cracker meal.

    Step 2

    Pour vegetable oil to depth of 3 inches in heavy large pot. Heat oil to 325°F. Working in batches, fry shrimp balls until golden brown, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp balls to paper towels and drain.

    Step 3

    Place 3 shrimp balls on bottom half of each roll. Top with tartar sauce, lettuce, and tomato, then roll tops. Serve immediately, passing hot sauce separately.

Read More
Keep this easy frittata recipe on hand for quick breakfasts, impressive brunches, and fridge clean-out meals.
A one-pot celebration of summer vegetables.
Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.
Like swordfish steaks with tomatoes and Peruvian-style tofu.
Grilling fish atop a bed of lemon slices is the key to not sticking.
An ex-boyfriend’s mom—who emigrated from Colombia—made the best meat sauce—she would fry sofrito for the base and simply add cooked ground beef, sazón, and jarred tomato sauce. My version is a bit more bougie—it calls for caramelized tomato paste and white wine—but the result is just as good.
Like miso-peanut hibachi chicken and spring orzotto.
With a crisp crust, garlicky mayo, and a juicy slice of tomato.