Shrimp and Fish Po' Boys
Shrimp and Fish
3 c. vegetable oil for frying
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
8 oz. medium shrimp, deveined and peeled and cut in 2 pcs.
(2) 5 oz. tilapia fillets-mine were 4 oz. cut in chunks
1/4 c. whole milk
3/4 c. flour
1/2 c. cornmeal
Fill a heavy pot with 2" of oil. Bring to a temperature of 350° over medium heat.
Whisk seasonings together.
Toss shrimp abd fish in dry seasonings.
Add the milk.
In a shallow baking dish, whisk flour and cornmeal together.
In small batches, dredge the wet fish and shrimp in the flour mixture. Shake off excess.
Fry in the hot oil until golden brown, about 4 minutes.
Creamy Garlic Spread
1/3 c. mayonnaise
zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
1-2 pressed garlic cloves
Blend all together
Assemble Po' Boys:
1 baguette
sliced tomato
shredded crisp lettuce
mayonnaise
fish and shrimp