Step 1

Mix everything together and chill in the refrigerator until you are finished frying the shrimp

Step 2

Mix the salt, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper together then divide the spice mixture in half

Step 3

Season the shrimp with half of the spice mixture

Step 4

Mix the flour, cornmeal and the rest of the spice mixture together in a bowl

Step 5

In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk and hot sauce together

Step 6

Dip seasoned shrimp in the buttermilk, then coat with flour mixture shaking off any excess. If you like a thicker coating you can repeat this step. Chill the shrimp in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.

Step 7

Pour the oil into a deep, wide pot to the depth of about 2 inches. Heat the oil to 350° Fahrenheit

Step 8

Working in batches, fry shrimp until golden brown about 3-4 minutes per batch. Transfer to paper towels to drain.

Step 9

Build your sandwich with on the French bread with mayonnaise or Remoulade, dress your sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and pickles then pile on the shrimp.