Blackened Shrimp Po Boys
These delicious blackened shrimp po boys were inspired by the classic Southern favorite. Split-top buns are packed full of crispy, blackened shrimp then topped with spicy mayo, tomato, and lettuce.
Servings:4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium or large uncooked shrimp, peeled and de-veined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 split-top buns , or hoagie rolls
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 large tomato, thinly sliced
- lemon wedges, for serving
Blackening Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, or regular paprika
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Spicy Mayo
- ⅓ cup mayo
- 3 teaspoons cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Stir together spicy mayo ingredients. Set aside til ready to serve.
- In a small bowl stir together blackening seasoning ingredients.
- Toss shrimp and olive oil. Add blackening seasoning and toss again to coat.
- Saute shrimp in a skillet over medium-high heat 4-6 minutes until cooked through and opaque.
- Serve shrimp in buns along with lettuce and tomato slices, drizzle spicy mayo over the top and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
Make it spicy: add 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes to the blackened seasoning.
Nutrition
Calories: 471 kcal, Carbohydrates: 38 g, Protein: 30 g, Fat: 22 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 294 mg, Sodium: 1607 mg, Potassium: 291 mg, Fiber: 3 g, Sugar: 8 g, Vitamin A: 1965 IU, Vitamin C: 10 mg, Calcium: 187 mg, Iron: 14 mg