Fried Seafood Po' Boy

Fried Seafood Po' Boy prepared as a finished dish
Cook
20 min
Total
20 min
Yield
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Louisiana
Protein
Seafood

Ingredients

Original recipe

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a large saucepan to 350°F.

  2. 2

    Season the shrimp, softshell crabs, and oysters with salt and cayenne.

  3. 3

    In a shallow pan, combine the masa flour, all-purpose flour, and cornmeal. Season with salt and cayenne.

  4. 4

    Dredge the shrimp, softshell crabs, and oysters in the seasoned flour, coating completely.

  5. 5

    Fry the seafood in the hot oil until golden-brown, about 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Drain on a paper-lined plate. Season with salt and hot sauce.

  6. 6

    Split the French bread loaves in half. Spread mayonnaise on both sides. Build sandwiches with the fried seafood, lettuce, and tomatoes.

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