Ingredients:

• 1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp
• Kosher salt
• 4 teaspoons Cajun shrimp seasoning (recommended: Cajun's choice)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1/2 red onion, finely diced
• 1 serrano pepper, seeds and membrane removed, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 (20-ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained, finely chopped
• Small handful minced cilantro leaves
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• Cornmeal, for dredging
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 4 big po' boy buns, split
• Lettuce and sliced tomato, for topping sandwiches

Directions:

• In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with a hefty sprinkling of salt, and massage gently.
• Allow it to sit for 5 minutes then rinse. This helps plump the shrimp especially if they were previously frozen.
• Add the Cajun seasoning to the shrimp and let it marinate for 20 minutes, while you make the chutney.
• In a skillet, warm 1 tablespoon olive of oil over low heat, until shimmering.
• Add the cumin and fennel, it should splutter.
• Stir in the onion and serrano pepper and saute until softened and has picked up a little color.
• Add the turmeric and saute for 30 seconds.
• Stir in the pineapple and toss to coat with the spices. Cook for about 5 minutes.
• Add the cilantro and mayonnaise and stir to combine.
• Add some cornmeal to a shallow plate.
• Coat each shrimp evenly with cornmeal, while you warm up a few tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• When oil is shimmering (hot), add the shrimp in batches. Flip after 2 minutes, or when they start to change color.
• Cook another 2 minutes on the other side, until cooked to your liking (don't overcook, and should only take 5 minutes, tops!).　
• Remove the shrimp from the skillet to a paper towel-lined plate.

To build the po' boy:

• Slather the pineapple-mayonnaise mixture on 1 side of each bun bottom.
• Spoon a generous helping of shrimp over the top.
• Add some lettuce and tomato and cover with the bun tops.
• Wrap in plastic and aluminum foil and you’re ready for the picnic!

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ease of preparation: easy