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New Orleans Barbecued Shrimp Po' Boys

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Updated Jan 25, 2011
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Looking for flavorful classic dinner? Then check out these grilled barbecued shrimp sandwiches that are ready in 30 minutes.

New Orleans Barbecued Shrimp Po' Boys

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Ingredients 14
  • Servings 4
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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped green bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 lb. (16 to 20) shelled deveined uncooked large shrimp, tails removed
  • 1 (24-inch) loaf French bread
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 1/3 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 tomato, halved, sliced
  • 16 dill pickle slices

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat grill. In large bowl, combine butter, onion, bell pepper, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce and paprika; mix well. Add shrimp; toss gently to coat.
  • Step 
    2
    Cut 18x12-inch sheet of heavy-duty foil. Place shrimp in center of foil. Drizzle with remaining butter mixture. Wrap packet securely using double-fold seals, allowing room for heat expansion.
  • Step 
    3
    When ready to grill, place packet, seam side up, on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 10 to 14 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, rearranging packet twice.
  • Step 
    4
    Meanwhile, cut bread in half lengthwise; cut each half crosswise into 4 sections. To toast bread, spread each cut side with mayonnaise. During last 1 to 2 minutes of cooking time, place bread, cut side down, on grill; cook until lightly toasted.
  • Step 
    5
    To serve, open packet carefully to allow steam to escape. Place shrimp mixture evenly on bottom sections of toasted bread. Top each with lettuce, tomato and 4 pickle slices. If desired, add Creole mustard and additional hot pepper sauce. Cover with top sections of bread.

Nutrition

620 Calories
27g Total Fat
28g Protein
65g Total Carbohydrate
8g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Sandwich
Calories
620
Calories from Fat
240
Total Fat
27g
42%
Saturated Fat
10g
50%
Cholesterol
200mg
67%
Sodium
1520mg
63%
Total Carbohydrate
65g
22%
Dietary Fiber
5g
20%
Sugars
8g
Protein
28g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
25%
25%
Vitamin C
15%
15%
Calcium
15%
15%
Iron
35%
35%
Exchanges:
4 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 4 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 2 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 4 1/2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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