Viet-Cajun Shrimp Croissant Po' Boy Sandwich
- Ingredients:14
- Servings:12
- Calories per serving:660
Viet-Cajun Shrimp Croissant Po' Boy Sandwich
- Ingredients:14
- Servings:12
- Calories per serving:660
Inspired by Viet-Cajun crawfish, this croissant sandwich fuses those flavors with easy to cook shrimp and fresh veggies.
Ingredient
Prep
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury™ Freezer-to-Oven Butter Croissant Dough Pinched, 3.75 oz (13445) | 2 lb 13.00 oz | 12 each |
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 | ---Value Not Available | 1 Tbsp |
| Cajun or Creole seasoning | ---Value Not Available | 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 |
Instructions
- Prep
Bake croissants as indicated on package; allow to cool for 1 hour.
Slice cooled croissants in half, lengthwise.
- Viet-Cajun Mayonnaise
- Combine mayonnaise and fish sauce in a medium bowl; cover and refrigerate until needed.
- Shrimp
Melt butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat; add lemongrass and garlic the cook until beginning to brown.
Increase heat to high and stir in shrimp; cook 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until beginning to brown on edges.
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
Open croissant and smear 1 1/2 tsp Viet-Cajun Mayonnaise on each inside half; toast on grill or under broiler, approx. 1 minute.
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.
Add 8 shrimp pieces, 4 tsp cilantro leaves and the croissant top.
Secure with sandwich pick and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories660
- Total Fat40g
- Protein30g
- Total Carbohydrate45g
- Sugars8g
Servings: 12
Serving Size: 1 croissant sandwich
Amount Per Serving Calories : 660
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 101% |
| Trans Fat | 1&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | ½g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 255mg | 86% |
| Sodium | 1030mg | 43% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g | 17% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 2g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 8g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 30g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Potassium | 730mg | 21% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 90% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 25% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 50% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 2,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate ½,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 1&½,
- Very Lean Meat 3,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 7&½,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 1c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 3oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 3tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice3
