Description
Shrimp Po’ Boy Sliders are crispy, flavorful mini sandwiches featuring buttermilk-marinated, seasoned, and fried shrimp served on toasted slider rolls with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and a zesty remoulade sauce. Perfect as an impressive appetizer or a fun handheld meal packed with Southern-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Marinade
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup buttermilk
Breading Mixture
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for spice preference)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Frying and Assembly
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 6 slider-sized rolls
- Shredded lettuce
- Sliced tomatoes
- Pickles
- Remoulade sauce (or your favorite sauce)
Instructions
- Marinate the Shrimp: In a bowl, soak the peeled and deveined shrimp in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor and tenderness.
- Prepare the Breading: In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper creating an even seasoning mixture for coating.
- Coat the Shrimp: Remove shrimp from buttermilk, allowing the excess to drip off. Dredge each shrimp thoroughly in the seasoned flour and cornmeal mixture ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Heat the Oil: In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it’s hot enough that a drop of batter sizzles immediately upon contact.
- Fry the Shrimp: Add the coated shrimp carefully into the hot oil in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry the shrimp about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Toast the Buns: While the shrimp cool slightly, lightly toast the slider rolls in the same pan or a separate skillet until golden to add texture and warmth.
- Assemble the Sliders: On each toasted roll, arrange a few pieces of fried shrimp. Top with shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, pickles, and finish with a generous drizzle of remoulade sauce for bold flavor.
- Serve: Place the sliders on a serving platter and serve immediately while hot and crispy for the ultimate enjoyment.
Notes
- Adjust the cayenne pepper to control the spiciness to your preference.
- Buttermilk not only tenderizes but also adds a subtle tang that complements the shrimp.
- Use fresh shrimp for best texture and flavor; thaw completely if using frozen.
- Drain fried shrimp well on paper towels to keep them crispy.
- Remoulade sauce can be substituted with tartar sauce or spicy mayo for variation.
- Serve immediately to maintain crispiness of the fried shrimp and toasted buns.
