🔥 Jerk Shrimp Poboy Sandwich with Garlic Mayo

🔥 Jerk Shrimp Poboy Sandwich with Garlic Mayo

🔥 Jerk Shrimp Poboy Sandwich with Garlic Mayo

Spicy. Bold. Not your average poboy.

This sandwich is the best of both worlds — a classic shrimp poboy meets the island heat of jerk shrimp. No frying needed, no overcooking allowed. Just big flavor, juicy shrimp, and a garlicky kick to tie it all together.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Shrimp:

  • 8 shrimp (30–40 count per pound)

  • 1 Tbsp Lucky Cajun What A Jerk? seasoning

  • 1 Tbsp neutral oil (for mixing with shrimp after seasoning)

Shrimp tip: The “count” tells you how many shrimp are in a pound. So 30–40 count = about 40 shrimp per pound. Sounds “colossal,” right? But let’s be honest... shrimp are tiny.

For the Garlic Mayo:

  • 1 cup mayo

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

  • Juice of 1/2 lemon

  • 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped

  • 1/2 tsp Lucky Cajun Black Label seasoning

For the Sandwich:

  • 1 soft French loaf (7–8 inches), cut lengthwise but not all the way through — keep that hinge intact

  • 2 medium leaves of lettuce, cut into ribbons

  • A few slices of fresh tomato

  • A few slices of red onion

🔥 Instructions

  1. Season the Shrimp
    In a bowl, toss the shrimp with What A Jerk? seasoning and 1 Tbsp of oil. Make sure each shrimp is well coated.

  2. Mix the Garlic Mayo
    Combine mayo, olive oil, lemon juice, chopped garlic, and Black Label in a food processor or bowl. Blend or whisk until creamy and smooth.

  3. Cook the Shrimp
    Heat a pan over medium-high. Once hot, sear shrimp for 20–25 seconds per side — just until cooked through. Don’t overdo it — overcooked shrimp are rubbery and sad.

  4. Assemble Your Sandwich

    • Slather garlic mayo on both sides of your fresh French bread (don’t toast it — soft and fresh is key).

    • Add lettuce ribbons, tomato, and onion.

    • Top with hot jerk shrimp.

    • Fold gently, lift, and enjoy every messy bite.

🔁 Variations to Try:

  • Swap out What A Jerk? with Lucky Cajun Voodoo for a smoky kick, or Datil for sweet heat with a peppery punch.

  • Add a spoonful of mango chutney to the shrimp before assembling for a touch of Caribbean sweetness.

  • Want it extra spicy? A drizzle of Datil-infused hot honey does wonders.

🥖 Bread Tip:

Find a local bakery for the freshest French loaf possible. Most grocery stores now have in-house bakeries, so great bread is easier to find than ever. Soft, fresh, and just barely split — that’s your perfect base.

🎥 Full Video Tutorial Available!

We’ve got the full reel showing exactly how to build this bad boy. Check it out on our socials and see why this might just be your new favorite sandwich.


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