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Scampi po’ boy

The scampi po' boy is far from the authentic, fresh fried shrimp sandwich you get in New Orleans. However, it is still genius. Packed in a roll with crunchy celeriac remoulade and plenty of hot sauce, this is a grown-up version of the fish finger sandwich.

Ingredients:

  • 100g/3½oz celeriac, cut into matchsticks on a mandolin or grated
  • 1 tsp english mustard or horseradish sauce
  • 2–3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1–2 tsp lemon juice
  • salt, to taste
  • 8–10 pieces frozen scampi
  • 4 little gem lettuce leaves (or shredded iceberg lettuce)
  • 1 tomato, sliced
  • 2 mini-baguettes, cut in half horizontally
  • sliced gherkin (optional)
  • hot sauce, such as tabasco or crystal, to taste

Directions:

  • To make the remoulade, mix the celeriac, mustard and mayonnaise together in a bowl. Add lemon juice and salt to taste. Set aside to soften.
  • Cook the scampi according to the packet instructions until hot and crisp.
  • Place the lettuce and tomato on the baguettes and spread a spoonful of remoulade on top. Lay on the gherkins, if using. Pile on the scampi and add hot sauce, to taste.