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    Prawn Po' Boys with Tangy Cajun Sauce

    Author: Amy Fulwood | Published: Nov 17, 2017 | Modified: Oct 3, 2024

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    Prawn po' boys are made up of crispy prawns nestled into a bread roll with crunchy lettuce & tangy Cajun sauce. Bring a taste of New Orleans to your home!

    Prawn po' boys are made up of crispy prawns nestled into a bread roll with crunchy lettuce & tangy Cajun sauce. Bring a taste of New Orleans to your home! #sandwich #seafood #poboy #cajunfood #recipe

    Ahhhh I love this recipe so much! I've been wanting to try making prawn po' boys for forever. For one thing I love anything with prawns, crispy fried prawns especially.

    Once they were all fried up it took a lot of self control for Will and me not to just eat the whole lot there and then standing over the kitchen counter. We resisted though. JUST.

    Ingredients you need to make these prawn po'boys:

    • Raw Prawns
    • Fine Cornmeal
    • Plain Flour
    • Cajun Seasoning
    • Egg
    • Vegetable Oil
    • Lettuce
    • Sandwich Rolls

    Keep scrolling to get the full recipe for these prawn po'boys with cajun sauce...

    Prawn po' boys are made up of crispy prawns nestled into a bread roll with crunchy lettuce & tangy Cajun sauce. Bring a taste of New Orleans to your home! #sandwich #seafood #poboy #cajunfood #recipe

    Instead we stuffed all those amazing crispy prawns into bread rolls (we used brioche, you should totes consider doing this) along with some super fresh lettuce and the tangy sauce.

    You need a lot of sauce. It cuts through the richness of the fried prawns and honestly blows your mind. Trust me.

    Ingredients you need to make tangy cajun sauce:

    • Dijon Mustard
    • Mayonnaise
    • White Wine Vinegar
    • Garlic
    • Hot Sauce
    • Cajun Seasoning
    Prawn po' boys are made up of crispy prawns nestled into a bread roll with crunchy lettuce & tangy Cajun sauce. Bring a taste of New Orleans to your home! #sandwich #seafood #poboy #cajunfood #recipe

    The only other thing you might fancy is a drizzle of hot sauce. If you fancy it. It totally works with out it, so no spicy shaming here.

    The first time I ever tried prawn po' boy was when I was in New Orleans a few years ago. It was somewhere that had been described online as having the best po' boys around and, trust me, it is still one of the best meals I've ever eaten.

    It was juicy and flavourful and bursting with deliciousness. I would go back to New Orleans just for that sandwich.

    Prawn po' boys are made up of crispy prawns nestled into a bread roll with crunchy lettuce & tangy Cajun sauce. Bring a taste of New Orleans to your home! #sandwich #seafood #poboy #cajunfood #recipe

    This version is a little simpler, created for the home cook that wants theeee best sandwich after a long day at work. It really is that easy.

    If you're feeling fancy about it then I guess you could make your own Cajun seasoning but a shop bought one is perfectly adequate. Please try this recipe, then come back and tell me about how good it is!!

    And if you're looking for another seafood sandwich option then try out this prawn sandwich!

    Prawn po' boys are made up of crispy prawns nestled into a bread roll with crunchy lettuce & tangy Cajun sauce. Bring a taste of New Orleans to your home! #sandwich #seafood #poboy #cajunfood #recipe

    WONDERING WHAT TO DO WITH THE LEFTOVER INGREDIENTS YOU’VE GOT FROM MAKING THESE PRAWN PO' BOYS?

    If you’re anything like me then you’re always looking for ways to save money and avoid food waste so I want to make sure you’ve get plenty of ideas on how to use up any ingredients that are leftover from my recipes!

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    Prawn po' boys are made up of crispy prawns nestled into a bread roll with crunchy lettuce & tangy Cajun sauce. Bring a taste of New Orleans to your home! #sandwich #seafood #poboy #cajunfood #recipe

    Prawn Po'Boys with Tangy Cajun Sauce

    Prawn po' boys are made up of crispy prawns nestled into a bread roll with crunchy lettuce & tangy Cajun sauce. Bring a taste of New Orleans to your home! 
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Cajun
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 sandwiches
    Calories: 437kcal
    Author: Amy Fulwood

    Ingredients

    • 200 g Medium Raw Prawns shelled, deveined & tails removed
    • 40 g Fine Cornmeal
    • 40 g Plain Flour
    • ½ tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
    • 1 Egg beaten
    • Vegetable Oil for frying
    • Lettuce to serve
    • 4 Small Sandwich Rolls sliced open

    For the Sauce

    • 3 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
    • 5 tablespoon Mayonnaise
    • 1 teaspoon White Wine Vinegar
    • 1 clove Garlic crushed
    • ½ teaspoon Hot Sauce
    • 1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
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    Instructions

    • Mix the cornmeal, flour and cajun seasoning together in a bowl. Place the beaten egg in another bowl. Dip the prawns in the egg followed by the cornmeal and flour mixture until coated. Heat about ¼ inch vegetable oil in a frying pan over a medium-high heat then fry the prawns in batches until browned on both sides, about 2 minutes altogether. Place on a paper towel lined plate.
    • Mix together all the sauce ingredients in a bowl.  Spread each bread roll with a thick layer of sauce, top with lettuce and prawns and serve.
    Nutrition Facts
    Prawn Po'Boys with Tangy Cajun Sauce
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 437 Calories from Fat 162
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 18g28%
    Saturated Fat 2g10%
    Cholesterol 174mg58%
    Sodium 968mg40%
    Potassium 207mg6%
    Carbohydrates 46g15%
    Fiber 3g12%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 20g40%
    Vitamin A 760IU15%
    Vitamin C 2.7mg3%
    Calcium 139mg14%
    Iron 4.4mg24%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Prawn po' boys are made up of crispy prawns nestled into a bread roll with crunchy lettuce & tangy Cajun sauce. Bring a taste of New Orleans to your home! #sandwich #seafood #poboy #cajunfood #recipe

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    Comments

    1. Dr Martin Huang says

      April 10, 2018 at 4:10 am

      This looks interesting. Not sure if it will turn out the same if I were to bake it instead of pan frying it! Trying to go for a healthier choice! Nevertheless, it looks delicious!

      Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    2. Soniya says

      November 17, 2017 at 8:51 pm

      Oh ..these look so delicious ..I have tried them few time but never made them at home.. but now I have the recipe.. definitely try them soon!

      Reply
      • Amy says

        November 19, 2017 at 12:12 pm

        Thanks Soniya!

        Reply
    3. Elaine @ Dishes Delish says

      November 17, 2017 at 4:25 pm

      5 stars
      I can see why you want to make these prawn po-boys forever. I want to make them forever too. Beautiful photos and very yummy looking. I can't wait to try them.

      Reply
      • Amy says

        November 19, 2017 at 12:12 pm

        Thank you Elaine 🙂

        Reply
    4. Vicky @ Avocado Pesto says

      November 17, 2017 at 4:21 pm

      5 stars
      Never tried making these before but I loooove prawns so I need to! I also need to make your prawn polenta bowls too! YUM!

      Reply
      • Amy says

        November 19, 2017 at 12:13 pm

        Thanks Vicky, I could eat prawns everyday!

        Reply
    5. Tina says

      November 17, 2017 at 4:17 pm

      5 stars
      I love po-boys but have never tried making these! Pinning to try later, or maybe tonight:)

      Reply
      • Amy says

        November 19, 2017 at 12:13 pm

        Thanks Tina, let me know if you try it!

        Reply
    6. Lisa says

      November 17, 2017 at 3:26 pm

      5 stars
      The first thing we do when visiting New Orleans is get a big Po' Boy! I like fried oysters and my husband goes for shrimp! Gonna have to try this one!

      Reply
      • Amy says

        November 19, 2017 at 12:13 pm

        Thank you Lisa!

        Reply
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