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Add a photoIt's Fat Tuesday, meaning that Mardi Gras is in full swing! My mind started dreaming of creole, King Cakes, colorful beads, parades, and cocktails on Bourbon street. Although, I will not be there to partake in the craziness that is Mardi Gras, I was in the mood to make something full of bold Cajun flavor and packed with a little heat. I'm usually not one who goes for spicy food since I used to consider medium salsa my breaking point, but having broadened my horizons since living with the hot sauce king (my husband), I have come to appreciate a bold and spicy dish every now and then. The flavors in this dish are just that - spicy, robust and full of flavor! The spicy remoulade sauce has just enough mayonnaise base that it cuts the heat perfectly!
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Ingredients
- You Will Need for the Po' Boys
- Makes 2 large sandwiches
- 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp Creole seasoning
- 1 French baguette
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 large ripe tomato, thinly sliced
- Spicy Remoulade Sauce (recipe bellow; make several hours ahead for best flavor)
- You Will Need for Spicy Remoulade Sauce
- Makes 1 /2 cups
- 1 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup stone-ground mustard (preferably Creole)
- 1 clove garlic clove, smashed
- 1 Tbsp pickle juice
- 1 Tbsp capers
- 1 tsp prepared horseradish
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp hot paprika
- Dash of hot sauce
Directions
- Toss the shrimp with the olive oil and Creole seasoning
- Heat a grill pan to medium-high, and grill the shrimp for about 3 minutes each side
- Remove the shrimp from the pan, and set aside
- Split the baguette horizontally, scoop out some of the bread (if desired), and spread the spicy remoulade sauce on both sides of the bread
- Place the shrimp on the bottom half of the baguette
- Then pile on the shredded lettuce and tomato slices
- Place the top half of the bread onto the sandwich, and divide the sandwich in half vertically to make two sandwiches
- For the sauce:
- Blend all ingredients in a food processor until smooth (or if you do not have a food processor, blend in a bowl with spoon)
- Chill until ready to serve
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 404g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 1256 | |
| Calories from Fat 1119 | 89% |
| Total Fat 126.66g | 158% |
| Saturated Fat 17.61g | 70% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 172mg | 57% |
| Sodium 1400mg | 58% |
| Potassium 527mg | 15% |
| Total Carbs 8.99g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.8g | 9% |
| Sugars 3.36g | 2% |
| Protein 25.7g | 41% |
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