How To Make Lobster Po' Boy on a Budget!!!

lobster meat

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: crab meat

Shrimp is lower in cost while still providing a seafood flavor.

French bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: submarine rolls

Whole grain adds fiber, while submarine rolls can be more affordable.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

cajun seasoning

🥗Healthier: creole seasoning

💰Cheaper: paprika + cayenne

Homemade blend can be more cost-effective.

Prepare the spiny lobster by cutting along the fins and peeling the shell to expose the lobster tail.

Cut the lobster tail in half and rinse it off.

Chop the lobster into chunky pieces, aiming for about four pieces per tail.

Prepare an egg wash with 1 large egg and a little water, mixing until smooth.

Season the lobster pieces with Chef Paul Prudhomme's Blackened Redfish Magic and Tony Chachere's no salt seasoning.

Mix together chicken fry mix, cornstarch, and additional seasonings in a bowl.

Heat oil to 310-315°F for frying the lobster.

Slice the tomato into pieces for the sandwich.

Butter the hoagie roll and prepare to toast it in a skillet.

Cooking Techniques

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