---
title: Shrimp Po' Boys
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/shrimp-po-boys-6888a332e9098592173f3e92
time required: 20 minutes
difficulty: easy
allergens:
  - Eggs
  - Shellfish
  - Milk
  - Wheat
  - Soy
tags:
  - Quick
  - Easy Prep & Clean
  - New
  - Kid Friendly
  - Easy Cleanup
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 597
source_chef: Avram Salzmann
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the crispy tempura shrimp, but some found the Southwest dressing too strong or bitter for a po' boy.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Frying the shrimp took time and could be messy; some suggested letting the batter rest or using an air fryer.
nutrition:
  calories: 790
  protein: 27
  fat: 29
  saturated fat: 4.5
  carbohydrates: 82
  sugar: 10
  fiber: 5
  cholesterol: 180
  sodium: 2220
  potassium: 370
  calcium: 110
  iron: 2.1
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Seafood%20Recipes/Shrimp/shrimp-po-boys.avif"
---

Wash and dry produce. Quarter @lime{2}. Thinly slice @tomato{2} into rounds.

Heat a ⅓-inch layer of @cooking oil{4%tbsp} in a large, heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. TIP: If your oil heats up too quickly, simply lower the temperature until you're ready to fry the shrimp in Step 4. Meanwhile, in a #medium bowl{}, combine @coleslaw mix{8%oz}, half the @southwest dressing{3%oz}, juice from one @lime{2} wedge, @salt{}, and @black pepper{}. Set aside until ready to serve.

Rinse @shrimp{20%oz} under cold water; pat very dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. In a second #medium bowl{}, combine @tempura batter mix{164%g}, @southwest spice blend{2%tbsp}, salt, pepper. Whisk in ⅓ cup water (⅔ cup for 4 servings). TIP: If mixture seems too thick, add more water 1 TBSP at a time until it reaches a pancake-batter-like consistency. Add shrimp to bowl with batter; stir until evenly coated.

Once oil is hot enough that a drop of batter sizzles when added to the pan, working in batches, add coated shrimp in a single layer. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, ~{3%minutes} on the first side and ~{2%minutes} on the second side. Using a #slotted spoon{}, transfer shrimp to a paper-towel-lined plate.

Meanwhile, slice @demi-baguette{4} in half lengthwise; use a spoon to carefully hollow out baguettes. TIP: Save insides of baguettes for another use, like homemade breadcrumbs. Toast baguettes.

Spread tops of baguettes with remaining @southwest dressing{3%oz}. Evenly fill bottoms of baguettes with half the slaw, as many shrimp as will fit, and tomato. Close to form po' boys. Serve shrimp po' boys with remaining slaw, any remaining shrimp, and remaining lime wedges on the side.