Best Ever Recipe for Shrimp Poboy: A Louisiana Classic!

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined (ideally 21-25 count)
• 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (60g) cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
• 2 cups (480ml) vegetable oil, for frying
• 1/2 cup (120ml) mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Creole mustard (or Dijon mustard)
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 tablespoon horseradish, prepared
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
• 2 (8-inch/20cm) crusty French bread baguettes, or similar long rolls
• 1 cup shredded lettuce (iceberg or romaine)
• 1 large tomato, sliced
• Optional: Pickles, hot sauce