These Shrimp Po’ Boy Sliders pack all the classic flavors of a Southern po’ boy sandwich into bite-sized sliders. Crispy fried shrimp, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and a tangy remoulade sauce are piled onto soft slider buns—making them the perfect appetizer or game-day snack!
Recipe Overview
Servings: 8 sliders
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Total Time: 20-22 minutes
Calories: ~250 per slider
Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Remoulade Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon pickle relish (optional)
For the Sliders:
- 8 small slider buns
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 2 tablespoons sliced pickles (optional)
Instructions
1. Prep the Shrimp:
In a bowl, coat the shrimp in buttermilk and let them sit for about 5 minutes. In a separate shallow bowl, combine flour, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Dredge the shrimp in the seasoned flour mixture, coating each shrimp evenly.
2. Fry the Shrimp:
In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, fry the shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
3. Make the Remoulade Sauce:
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, lemon juice, parsley, Cajun seasoning, and pickle relish (if using). Stir until smooth and well mixed.
4. Assemble the Sliders:
Toast the slider buns in a skillet or oven until lightly browned. Spread a generous amount of remoulade sauce on both the top and bottom buns. Layer shredded lettuce, tomato slices, fried shrimp, and pickles (if using) on the bottom buns. Top with the top buns and secure with toothpicks.
5. Serve & Enjoy:
Serve the Shrimp Po’ Boy Sliders with a side of fries, chips, or coleslaw.
Tips & Variations:
- For extra crispy shrimp, double-dip the shrimp in buttermilk and flour.
- Add a kick by using a spicier hot sauce in the remoulade sauce.
- Swap the shrimp for fried oysters or fish fillets for a different take on the po’ boy.
- Make them ahead by preparing the shrimp and sauce in advance, then assembling just before serving.
These Shrimp Po’ Boy Sliders are a fun and delicious twist on the classic Southern sandwich—perfect for sharing and bursting with flavor!
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Shrimp Po’ Boy Sliders – Crispy, Flavorful & Perfectly Savory
- Total Time: 20-22 minutes
Description
These Shrimp Po’ Boy Sliders pack all the classic flavors of a Southern po’ boy sandwich into bite-sized sliders. Crispy fried shrimp, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and a tangy remoulade sauce are piled onto soft slider buns—making them the perfect appetizer or game-day snack!
Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Remoulade Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon pickle relish (optional)
For the Sliders:
- 8 small slider buns
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 2 tablespoons sliced pickles (optional)
Instructions
In a bowl, coat the shrimp in buttermilk and let them sit for about 5 minutes. In a separate shallow bowl, combine flour, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Dredge the shrimp in the seasoned flour mixture, coating each shrimp evenly.
In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, fry the shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, lemon juice, parsley, Cajun seasoning, and pickle relish (if using). Stir until smooth and well mixed.
Toast the slider buns in a skillet or oven until lightly browned. Spread a generous amount of remoulade sauce on both the top and bottom buns. Layer shredded lettuce, tomato slices, fried shrimp, and pickles (if using) on the bottom buns. Top with the top buns and secure with toothpicks.
Serve the Shrimp Po’ Boy Sliders with a side of fries, chips, or coleslaw.
Notes
- For extra crispy shrimp, double-dip the shrimp in buttermilk and flour.
- Add a kick by using a spicier hot sauce in the remoulade sauce.
- Swap the shrimp for fried oysters or fish fillets for a different take on the po’ boy.
- Make them ahead by preparing the shrimp and sauce in advance, then assembling just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: ~250 per slider