# What You'll Need:
→ Shrimp
01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1 cup yellow cornmeal
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1/2 cup buttermilk
06 - 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
07 - 1/2 tsp paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
09 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
10 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
11 - Vegetable oil for deep-frying
→ Sandwich Assembly
12 - 4 soft French rolls or hoagie buns
13 - 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
14 - 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
15 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
16 - 1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)
17 - 1 tbsp dill pickle slices (optional)
18 - Lemon wedges for serving
# How-To Steps:
01 - Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Whisk eggs and buttermilk together in a bowl.
02 - Combine flour, cornmeal, Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl.
03 - Dip shrimp into egg mixture, then dredge thoroughly in flour-cornmeal blend.
04 - Heat vegetable oil to 350°F in a deep skillet or Dutch oven to a depth of approximately 2 inches.
05 - Cook shrimp in batches for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
06 - Slice French rolls lengthwise, leaving one side hinged.
07 - Mix mayonnaise with hot sauce if desired, then spread evenly on both sides of the rolls.
08 - Layer shredded lettuce, tomato slices, fried shrimp, and pickles if using inside the rolls.
09 - Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
