Crispy Cornmeal Shrimp Po' Boys with Creole Mayo

Inspired by techniques from NYT Cooking and America's Test Kitchen.

Po' boy · Shrimp · American

Prawns are coated in seasoned flour, egg and a Creole cornmeal mix, chilled, deep-fried until golden and opaque, then piled into rolls with Creole mayo, lettuce, tomato and pickles.

Prep25 min
Cook15 min
Total40 min
DifficultyMedium
Per serving686 kcal
PremiumHigh ProteinLow saturated fatLow sugarsDairy-free
ServingsMakes 4
Allergens (EU 14)
GlutenCrustaceansEggsFishPeanutsSoybeansMilkTree nutsCeleryMustardSesameSulphitesLupinMolluscs

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Why this label?

High Protein

37.9 g protein for 686 kcal = 5.5 g per 100 kcal, so protein gives about 22% of the energy. High Protein needs at least 20% (5 g per 100 kcal), the condition in the Annex to EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. How we decide

EU nutrition claims

  • Low saturated fat: 1.5 g saturated fat per 100 g, 5.4% of energy (limits ≤ 1.5 g and ≤ 10%)
  • Low sugars: 2.1 g sugars per 100 g (limit ≤ 5 g)

Per 100 g of the finished dish, worked out from the nutrition per serving and the lowest likely cooked weight (about 280 g a serving), so the true values are, if anything, lower. Thresholds from the Annex to EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. How we decide

Free sugars

Sugar (daily guide)

3.4 g per serving

6.8 % of the 50 g daily maximum · 13.6 % of the ideal 25 g

Free sugars under 50 g a day, ideally about 25 g, based on WHO free-sugar guidance (not endorsed by WHO). The share shown is the share of one serving. WHO

Equipment

  • 3 shallow dishes
  • wire rack set on a baking tray
  • large heavy saucepan or deep-fryer
  • deep-frying thermometer
  • slotted spoon
  • small bowl
  • plate lined with kitchen paper

Nutrition per serving (estimated values)

Per servingAmount
Energy686 kcal
Protein37.9 g
Carbohydrate68.8 g
of which sugars5.8 g
of which free sugars3.4 g
Fat29.2 g
of which saturates4.1 g
Fibre4.4 g
Salt2.47 g

Protein per 100 kcal

5.5 g meets High Protein (≥ 5 g, 20% of energy)

Calculated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient values