Jazzy Po Boy

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 10 min

Total Time: 25 min

Servings: 4

RECIPE INGREDIENTS

  • 12 medium shrimps
  • 12 oysters, shucked
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • Filippo Berio Extra Light Olive Oil, for shallow-frying
  • 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
  • 8 tomato slices
  • 16 pickle slices (optional)
  • 1 baguette, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 4 pieces
  • Spicy Cajun Mayonnaise:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Filippo Berio Extra Light Olive Oil
  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

RECIPE DIRECTIONS

    • Spicy Cajun Mayonnaise: Stir together mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, Cajun seasoning and mustard until blended. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, place shrimps and oysters in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper; toss with cornmeal until well coated.
    • Pour enough olive oil into straight-sided saucepan to come 1 inch up side; heat over medium heat until deep-fry thermometer registers 375°F. Shake off excess cornmeal from shrimps and oysters; shallow-fry, in batches, for 1 or 2 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
    • Layer shrimps, oysters, spicy mayonnaise, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickle slices (if using) in baguette sandwiches.

    Cajun seasoning recipe (if needed):
    1 1/4 tsp paprika
    1/4 tsp garlic powder
    1/4 tsp onion powder
    1/4 tsp dried oregano
    1/4 tsp salt
    1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
    1/8 tsp to 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

    Stir together paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper and cayenne.

     

    HOW TO/SMARTCUT: Shallow-frying Tips

    • Shallow-frying refers to a method of cooking food that’s only partly submerged in fat, so it must be flipped during the cooking time.
    • Use moderate to high heat so that foods do not absorb oil and leave food greasy.
    • Make sure foods are dry to prevent hot oil from splattering.
    • Use a high-sided pan, and never fill a pan more than two-thirds full to prevent oil from bubbling over.
    • Cook food in batches; do not overcrowd the pan so the oil temperature is maintained.
    • Transfer cooked food to paper towel to drain excess oil.