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    Dressed Shrimp Po Boy

    Published: Oct 6, 2016 · Updated: Dec 30, 2023 · Post may contain affiliate links

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    A fun alternative to your typical "dressed" shrimp po boy without any mayo. Great to make all at once, so it would be an excellent appetizer or lunch option for a tailgating party.

    Dressed Shrimp Po Boy from Living Well Kitchen

    Right off the bat, I'd like to make a disclaimer that this is not supposed to be an exact replica of a po boy you'd find in New Orleans. It's not. But that doesn't mean it's equally delicious in a whole other way.

    Ok, now that we've got that outta the way, let's chat about this sandwich.

    When you order a po boy, the question you'll get is "dressed or nothin' on it?"

    Every time. Without fail. You betta know what dressed is or you're gonna hold up the line, and no one wants to be that person.

    Dressed means lettuce, tomatoes, and mayo (sometimes pickles). I like the lettuce & tomatoes but hate mayo. It grosses me out so much.

    Dressed Shrimp Po Boy from Living Well Kitchen

    This is a problem when it comes to ordering po boys because you really only have those two option of dressed or nothing. I end up being that pain in the behind customer that says "wait I want it dressed but no mayo. Just lettuce and tomatoes. Can you make sure there's no mayo?"

    I just absolutely positively hate mayo on sandwiches. Thankyouverymuch.

    Dressed Shrimp Po Boy from Living Well Kitchen

    However, an undressed sandwich is plain and boring and incredibly dry. You need a sauce or you're going to have to get at least 3 refills of water with that po boy.

    So I decided I'd make a shrimp po boy using hummus as the base instead of mayo, and it turned out quite tasty! What's fun about making a po boy is that you can make a lot all at one time. These would be an excellent appetizer or lunch option for a tailgating party.

    This is a great alternative to your typical "dressed" shrimp po boy without any mayo.

    Dressed Shrimp Po Boy from Living Well Kitchen

    To make these babies, grab a loaf of french bread, slice in half, spread with hummus, top with sautéed shrimp, shredded lettuce, and sliced tomatoes.

    Then cut them into 4-8 slices (depending on sandwich or appetizer size) and call it a (happy) day!

    Ok so below are my amounts for ingredients; however, adjust to your liking.

    Dressed Shrimp Po Boy from Living Well Kitchen

    Try to find the freshest baked loaf of French bread you can. You want a slightly chewy crust and light and fluffy inside.

    If it's more dense than you expected, scoop out some of the bread so you can have enough room for toppings.

    Dressed Shrimp Po Boy from Living Well Kitchen

    Shrimp Po Boy

    A fun alternative to your typical "dressed" shrimp po' boy without any mayo.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
    • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 12 ounces raw shrimp
    • 1 loaf fresh french bread 5-6 ounce
    • 8 tablespoon hummus
    • 2 cups shredded lettuce about ¼ head of iceberg lettuce

    Instructions

    • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
    • Toss the salt, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, thyme, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper with the shrimp. Stir until shrimp is completely coated.
    • Cook the seasoned shrimp in one layer in the hot skillet until lightly browned on both sides, about 2-4 minutes per side. Set aside.
    • Meanwhile, slice the loaf of bread in half horizontally. You want a light bread; if it's dense, scoop out some of the bread to make room for the fillings.
    • Spread equal amounts of hummus onto each side of bread (about 4 tablespoons per half of loaf). Cover the bottom half of bread with lettuce. Top with cooked shrimp. Layer tomato slices over shrimp. Top with the other slice of bread and cut into 4 sandwiches. Enjoy!

    Notes

    *Use fresh bread
    *You can use leftover cooked & seasoned shrimp. You'll need about 1.5 to 2 cups of shrimp
    *If you don't like shrimp, substitute with cooked chicken or turkey
    *One loaf of french bread will be about 20 inches
    *Slice into 8 slices for appetizer sized portion
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo

    Nutrition Facts

    Nutrition Facts
    Shrimp Po Boy
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    297
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    8
    g
    12
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    214
    mg
    71
    %
    Potassium
     
    241
    mg
    7
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    30
    g
    10
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    25
    g
    50
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    370
    IU
    7
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    4.5
    mg
    5
    %
    Calcium
     
    160
    mg
    16
    %
    Iron
     
    4.4
    mg
    24
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. Deanna Segrave-Daly

      October 07, 2016 at 9:23 pm

      I'm SO making this! #shrimplover #NOLAlover #SouthernWannaBe

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      • Meme

        October 08, 2016 at 4:23 pm

        Woohoo! They're tasty 🙂

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