You Are What You Eat... So I Made a Po' Boy 😂🍤 How to Make Po'boys

shrimp

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Grilled chicken is lower in calories, while tilapia is often less expensive.

French bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white sandwich bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber, while white bread is more affordable.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: store-brand mayonnaise

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: store-brand hot sauce

Sriracha offers a unique flavor while store-brand options are often cheaper.

Clean the shrimp and decide whether to cut them in half or keep them whole.

Use sweet bread instead of French bread for the sandwich.

Prepare the shrimp sauce by combining about 1 cup of mayonnaise, a splash of pickle juice, 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, 2-3 tablespoons of Dijon mustard, and a healthy shake of Creole seasoning in a bowl.

Add a tablespoon of lemon juice and some garlic to the sauce mixture, adjusting flavors to taste.

Whip the sauce until well combined and set aside to let the flavors meld.

Preheat the air fryer for French fries, which will take about 15-20 minutes to cook.

Season the shrimp with Creole seasoning and blackening seasoning before cooking.

Heat olive oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat (around 7-8 on the burner).

Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook, flipping them to sear on both sides until cooked through, about 6 minutes total.

Slice heirloom tomatoes for the sandwich while the shrimp are cooking.

Assemble the sandwich using the sweet bread, shrimp, sauce, and sliced tomatoes.

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