This semi-homemade shrimp po boy rice bowl is an easy dinner to whip up. It tastes like the famous New Orleans sandwich and is topped with homemade remoulade sauce.  

During Lent each year, I allow myself to purchase frozen fried shrimp or seafood a few times to make something different for my family.   These Po Boy Sandwich Rice Bowls are easy to prep and taste flavorful!  I encourage you to get creative with the veggie add-ins to your rice bowl!

Where did the Po Boy Sandwich originate?

The po’boy sandwich originated in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, in the late 19th century. It gained popularity as an affordable and satisfying meal option during the Great Depression. Traditionally, it consists of French bread filled with various types of meat, such as roast beef or fried seafood, along with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and mayonnaise.

Remoulade sauce is a staple in New Orleans and pairs well with many Creole and Cajun dishes.

Ingredients Needed

6 Butterfly shrimp per bowl

3/4 cup of cooked rice- per bowl

1 cup of shredded cabbage- per bowl

2-3 tablespoons of Remoulade sauce- per bowl

Remoulade Sauce 

Two tablespoons of mayonnaise

Two tablespoons of horseradish sauce

One tablespoon ketchup

1/2 teaspoon of paprika

1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder

hot sauce and cayenne pepper is optional

Optional ingredients- onions, lettuce, and tomatoes would also taste delicious in these shrimp po’boy bowls.  You can also add meat or shellfish, such as crawfish, to your bowls.

You can use fresh shrimp instead of the packaged shrimp that I used. You can steam the shrimp with creole seasonings or try making a cornmeal topping and frying it.

Instructions

1. Cook the rice according to the package instructions and set aside.

2. Cook Shrimp according to the package and set aside.  Prep vegetables.

3. Assemble the rice bowls by dividing the cooked rice among serving bowls. Top the rice with the vegetables and cooked shrimp.

4. Drizzle remoulade sauce over the shrimp and vegetables. You can use as much or as little as you like, depending on your preference.

5. Garnish the rice bowls with optional toppings such as chopped green onions, sliced avocado, or diced pickles.

6. Serve the po’boy shrimp rice bowls immediately and enjoy!

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Shrimp Po Boy Sandwiches

This semi-homemade shrimp po boy rice bowl is an easy dinner to whip up. It tastes like the famous New Orleans sandwich and is topped with homemade remoulade sauce.  

Ingredients

• 6 Butterfly shrimp- per bowl
• 3/4 cup cooked rice- per bowl
• 1 cup shredded cabbage- per bowl
• 2-3 tablespoon Remoulade Sauce- Per bowl

Remoulade Sauce

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp relish or chopped pickles
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce

Instructions

1. Cook the rice according to the package instructions and set aside.

2. Cook Shrimp according to the package and set aside. Prep vegetables.

3. Assemble the rice bowls by dividing the cooked rice among serving bowls. Top the rice with the vegetables and cooked shrimp.

4. Drizzle remoulade sauce over the shrimp and vegetables. You can use as much or as little as you like, depending on your preference.

5. Garnish the rice bowls with optional toppings such as chopped green onions, sliced avocado, or diced pickles.

6. Serve the po'boy shrimp rice bowls immediately and enjoy!

If you like this recipe, you should try my other seafood recipes:

Coconut Shrimp tacos with mango salsa

Everything Bagel Salmon 

Jambalaya with Pineapple 

Did you make these po boy rice bowls? If so, how did they turn out? I would love to hear from you!  Please comment below this post or tag me on social media and let me know how these turned out for you!  You can find me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest.