Viet-Cajun Shrimp Croissant Po' Boy Sandwich
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Viet-Cajun Shrimp Croissant Po' Boy Sandwich

Viet-Cajun Shrimp Croissant Po' Boy Sandwich

Inspired by Viet-Cajun crawfish, this croissant sandwich fuses those flavors with easy to cook shrimp and fresh veggies.

Servings: 12 servings (1 serving = 1 croissant sandwich)
Prep
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Viet-Cajun Mayonnaise
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Mayonnaise
5 oz
3/4 cup
Fish sauce
1 oz
2 Tbsp
Shrimp
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Butter, unsalted
4 oz
1/2 cup
Lemongrass, white part only, finely chopped
2.50 oz
1/4 cup
Garlic cloves, finely chopped
1.50 oz
1/4 cup
Shrimp, 31/40, raw, tail off, peeled and deveined
3 lb
96 each
Fish sauce
1 Tbsp
Cajun or Creole seasoning
1 Tbsp
Assembly
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Tomato slices, 1/4-inch thick
3 lb
36 each
Lettuce, shredded
6 oz
3 cups
Carrots, shredded
7 oz
1 1/2 cups
Radish, thinly sliced
2 oz
1/2 cup
Cilantro leaves, fresh
1.50 oz
1 cup
Prep
  1. Bake croissants as indicated on package; allow to cool for 1 hour.
  2. Slice cooled croissants in half, lengthwise.
Viet-Cajun Mayonnaise
  1. Combine mayonnaise and fish sauce in a medium bowl; cover and refrigerate until needed.
Shrimp
  1. Melt butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat; add lemongrass and garlic the cook until beginning to brown.
  2. Increase heat to high and stir in shrimp; cook 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until beginning to brown on edges.
  3. Stir in fish sauce and seasoning; bring to a boil and cook 1-2 minutes longer, until shrimp is cooked through and sauce is thickened.
Assembly
  1. Open croissant and smear 1 1/2 tsp Viet-Cajun Mayonnaise on each inside half; toast on grill or under broiler, approx. 1 minute.
  2. Place 3 slices of tomato on bottom half of croissant; top with 1/4 cup lettuce, 2 Tbsp shredded carrots and 2 tsp slices of radish.
  3. Add 8 shrimp pieces, 4 tsp cilantro leaves and the croissant top.
  4. Secure with sandwich pick and serve immediately.
 
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Nutrition Information

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Serving Size:
1 croissant sandwich
Calories
660
Calories from Fat
360
% Daily Value
Total Fat
40g
62%
Saturated Fat
20g
101%
Trans Fat
1 1/2g
Cholesterol
255mg
86%
Sodium
1030mg
43%
Total Carbohydrate
45g
15%
Dietary Fiber
4g
17%
Sugars
8g
Protein
30g
Vitamin A
90%
90%
Vitamin C
15%
15%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 3 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 7 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition values are calculated using the weights of ingredients.

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