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It’s that time of year again. The time when we guys pull out the old grill and start cooking good foods for our families. But, I get tired of the same old foods on the grill. Yeah, chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs and steaks are all good, but there is just something about grilling something that isn’t typically grilled that presents a unique challenge to me. So, every year I like to challenge myself to fix something a little unique on the grill. I have done grilled vegetables of all sorts, beef tips and eggs in the past just to give you an idea. This year I opted to attempt shrimp on the grill, but not on skewers.
Out With The Fried And In With The Grilled
So, I bet you are wondering how I pulled it off? Well let me tell you first about the idea that Dawn came up with for my little grilling challenge: a shrimp po boy sandwich. The Po Boy sandwich, according to Wikipedia, originated in Louisiana and consists of either fried shrimp or fried oysters. Now, we are not oyster fans at all, so rule them out. Plus, we wanted this sandwich to be as low-calorie as we could make it for those of you sticking to a strict diet. So, out with the fried shrimp and in with the grilled shrimp.
Also, if you are going to make a Shrimp Po Boy sandwich properly, you need a certain sauce to top it off. That sauce is called Remoulade sauce. I didn’t look this one up, but judging by the name, it is probably of Louisiana origin as well. Remoulade sauce is a spicy, tangy sort of sauce that could best be described as similar to horseradish sauce, except better.
Grilled Shrimp Po Boy With Lighter Remoulade Sauce
So, here’s how to make a shrimp po boy with remoulade sauce. First, you will need:
1 lb. of shrimp, peeled and de-veined
1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil (use this instead of butter for a lighter, healthier recipe)
To prepare the shrimp, simply pour the olive oil over the shrimp on a sheet of aluminum foil. Place the foil containing the shrimp on the grill and turn the grill to a low setting. If your grill has a thermometer on it, make sure that the temperature does not get above 375 degrees. Cook the shrimp for approximately 20 minutes at this temperature. As far as the shrimp itself goes, you are done. But, now we need to make the Remoulade sauce.
Lighter Remoulade Sauce Recipe
You Will Need…
1/4 tablespoon of El Yucateco Red Hot Sauce {for those who like spicier flavor, add 1/2 to 2 tablespoons of El Yucateco Red Hot Sauce}
1 cup light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/2 cup freshly chopped white onion
1 slice of tomato, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, finely minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worchestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
To Prepare…
Combine and wisk together all the ingredients until well blended. Then chill in refrigerator for at least an hour, and it is ready to serve.
As far as we are concerned, the El Yucateco Red Hot Sauce may just be the most important ingredient in Remoulade sauce. You can’t make a good Remoulade sauce without a good hot sauce to add to it, and El Yucateco makes some of the best. We use it in all types of recipes and as a flavor addition on many of our favorite recipes. So, don’t forget the El Yucateco sauce on your next meal. It’s available in several different flavors, including El Yucateco Green Hot Sauce {great with basically any meat and/or veggies} and El Yucateco Chipotle Hot Sauce {great with eggs}.
You can pick up El Yucateco products in many stores and we were able to pick ours up at Lowe’s Foods which is just a couple minutes from our house. You can find it in the Hispanic Aisle.
Make Your Sandwich…
After all the ingredients are made, the next step is to make your sandwich. Place a few pieces of shrimp on your favorite type of bread (we chose hoagies), add the remoulade sauce by spreading like mayonnaise, and top with your favorite vegetables. I hope you enjoy this sandwich as well as we did!
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That sounds like an awesome summer lunch idea. They would be perfect to make at home & then take along to a picnic or the beach.
This sounds amazing!! I love shrimp and have tried it several ways but never on a sandwich! I need to try it.
I can’t wait to get that in my belly! I know what I’ll be making for the family this weekend!
I absolutely love shrimp, but I have never thought about a shrimp sandwich. This seems like a fun meal to do on the weekend with the family. Can’t wait to try this! Thanks
Putting them into a sandwich is definitely an awesome twist.
That looks tasty! We love sandwiches especially Shrimp Po Boy.
I’m kosher, so no shrimp for me. I love the flavors, though. I think I’ll substitute the shrimp for chicken. Thanks for sharing!
I bet the Remoulade Sauce would taste really great on chicken, too. 🙂
I have seen some serious shrimp recipes lately! Shrimp is in! This looks great and super easy for lunch!
I think that shrimp is really great for summer. It gets everyone thinking about the coast and vacations.
I am a big fan of shrimp, I would love to try the po boy! A nice sauce sounds perfect as well, it looks yummy and something I’ll surely try.
We would be so pumped to try those sauces. My kids would love to try some shrimp with an extra spicy sauce.
Looks like a yummy sandwich. I love shrimp but hardly ever think of having in a sandwich.
I just stopped at an off the beaten path and had the best shrimp tacos ever. Would love to try your shrimp po boy recipe!
This looks and sounds like an sandwich my boys would totally love. I don’t eat shrimp so it is not for me but I would love to make this for them. The love the El Yucateco Red Hot Sauce and put it on a lot of foods. Thanks for sharing and great giveaway.
Those sauces sound really good. I’m not much into seafood but even this sandwich wants me to give it a try. Looks great!
You had me at shrimp!!! Yum! I’m not one for spice but I know my husband would douse his with these hot sauces!
I am seeing so many shrimp recipes this week! I made one myself. But this is one of my favorites! Yum!
This looks delicious. I am always trying to lighten up fat content.
Can I have some please? Lol. I love shrimp and this is the kind of dish I would enjoy everyday. Thanks forsharingthe recipe.
Sure you can have some. Come on over. 😛
What a fun way to make the po boy. I like to experiment with sauces too.
What a fantastic summer meal! My husband would love it. (He loves shrimp so much and we don’t eat it enough.)
Wow!! This shrimp po boy look amazing! I love shrimp, especially with lots of remoulade sauce and I love that you have a healthier version. Thanks for this recipe!!
I love shrimp too much!!! Thank you very much for this wonderful recipe and you are really nice for sharing!
Although I’m not a huge shrimp fan, this looks so good! My husband LOVES the stuff. I am looking for different recipes to make him for his birthday and fathers day coming up .This would be perfect. I know he’d love it.
Awesome. I hope that he has a great birthday and Father’s Day!
Now this is an interesting combo! Never reall thought of putting shrimp on a bun! Might just have to give this a try!
I need those sauces in my life lol! Thanks you so much for the great post and recipe ^_^
That looks so good. I haven’t had a shrimp Po boy since we went to NOLA.
This looks so good. I love shrimp but I prefer to get it fresh. I don’t live near the coast any more, this is one thing that I do miss. I don’t like buying the stuff at the grocery store.
I loooooooooove shrimp but I have never had it on a sandwich. Not sure why. Just never seemed to appeal to me. But, I will eat it any other way!
I am all about some shrimp and will eat it any way that I can get it. 🙂
My hubby really likes po boy sandwiches. I love shrimp so I’m sure I’ll like it. Sure looks awesome. Can’t wait to have my hubby make it for us. Thank you for sharing.
This looks so delicious. I will have to try this recipe on the weekend. I am sure my family will love it.
Oh boy, my husband would love this. This looks amazing.
I never even thought to put shrimp on a sandwich. This sounds delish!
This looks absolutely AMAZING. I am all about spicy shrimp. IT’s my go to dinner dish!
This looks deelicious! My husband would be in love. He’s the king of spicy food!
My husband loves shrimps. The Shrimp Po Boy Sandwich looks very delicious. I have never tried this before and this is the first time I have heard about Elyucateco brand sauces. Would love to try this recipe for my husband. The giveaway looks promising too. Thanks for sharing the yummy recipe.
This sounds like a delicious sandwich! I love that you put shrimp in there! Sounds so good!
Oh dear this looks so gosh darn good! I would love to have this right now! Even if it is breakfast time ha
Ooo, that looks good. My hubby especially would enjoy it!
You are speaking my language, Jay. I haven’t had a great shrimp po boy in a long while and I would love to be able to make one myself. Saving and pinning.
Thank you so much for sharing. We hope that you enjoy it!
I’ve never had a Po Boy sandwich before. This looks good.
If you are a fan of shrimp, you definitely need to try one. 🙂
Love a good po’ boy. Also love this sauce,we just discovered it when looking for something that didn’t have addded junk to it. The green has just the right amount of heat for my wife to really enjoy. The kids haven’t quite warmed up to it yet. (HAHA, see what I did there?)
This recipe looks delicious- such a perfect meal for summer. Love that you grilled the shrimp. The sauce sounds awesome!
I love the Po’ boy recipes! They look so tasty. I am making a list of what I need this week for food this is going on that list!