Shrimp Po Boy Sandwich

The origin of the Po Boy has many competing versions, but the 
most widely accepted story holds that the sandwich was invented in 
New Orleans during the 1929 Street Car strike.  This inexpensive
sandwich was created to feed unemployed workers, the Poor Boy.  
This name was later transferred into a sandwich, the Po Boy.

The original Po Boy Sandwich was chopped meat with gravy and 
served on classic French bread.  Po Boys now come in all different varieties, 
such as fried shrimp, oysters, ham and cheese and smoked sausage.  
The most unusual Po Boy is made with French Fries, gravy and condiments.
Keep in mind, with ALL Po Boys the term "dressed" means a topping of shredded 
lettuce, tomatoes, mayonnaise and pickles.

So where do you get a Po Boy?  Right in your own kitchen.  I created this simple
recipe consisting of sautéed spicy shrimp with a spicy Tartar Sauce. 
I am also sharing my secret recipe for my Creole Spice Blend.  This recipe
makes extra, in which you can store in air tight container and use at
a later time.    

Creole Spice Blend Ingredients:

1 TBS Onion Powder

1 TBS Garlic Powder

1 TBS Dry Thyme 

1 TBS Black Pepper

1 TBS White Pepper

1 TBS Cayenne

2 TBS Dry Oregano

2 TBS Dry Basil

3 TBS Paprika

Directions:

1.  Add all ingredients to bowl.  Blend

Makes over 3/4 cups.  

Spicy Tartar Sauce:
1/2 cup mayo
1/2 cup prepared Tartar Sauce
2 TBS horseradish
2 TBS Sriracha Sauce, or to liking
1 TBS lemon juice
Pinch of salt

Directions:

1.  Add all ingredients to bowl.  Blend

Makes 1 cup 

Shrimp Po Boy Sandwich Ingredients:

1 lb large shrimp, raw, peeled and deveined (tails removed)
2 TBS olive oil
2 TBS butter
2 TBS Creole Spice Blend
2 TBS lemon juice
4 Three Bakers Hoagie Rolls
2 cups lettuce, shredded
2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced

Directions:

1.  Season shrimp with salt
2.  Heat large skillet (preferably non stick), on med/high heat.  Add oil and butter.
3.  Saute shrimp until pink.  Add creole spice, stir to coat shrimp.  Squeeze lemon over top.
4.  Add to roll with sauce, lettuce and tomato slices.

Note:  Any store bought Creole spice blend may be used.