Cajun Popcorn Shrimp Sandwiches

Name: Cajun Popcorn Shrimp Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; 3-1/2 cups frozen breaded popcorn shrimp; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce; 1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish; 1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard; 8 pita pocket halves, warmed; 1 cup shredded lettuce; 8 thin slices tomato

These seafood sammies are a tasty way to get heated up. Simply adjust the seasoning and hot sauce to put some pop in a yummy pita. I even use more hot sauce for dipping. —Kent Whitaker, Rossville, Georgia

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
3-1/2 cups frozen breaded popcorn shrimp
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
8 pita pocket halves, warmed
1 cup shredded lettuce
8 thin slices tomato

Directions

In a bowl, combine butter, garlic powder and Cajun seasoning. Toss with shrimp. Prepare shrimp according to package directions for baking.
Combine the mayonnaise, pepper sauce, relish and mustard. Spread into warmed pitas. Fill pitas with shrimp, lettuce and tomato slices.

Nutrition Facts

2 filled pita halves: 668 calories, 40g fat (8g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 1139mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein.

Originally published as Cajun Popcorn Shrimp Sandwiches in Simple & Delicious December/January 2012

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veggiemama

Feb 7, 2015

I love these!
Darrelyn

Mar 1, 2014

These sandwiches are wonderful!!! My husband & daughter love them too. I like food with a little kick to it and this was perfect. It wasn't too hot. It was just right. This is a quick supper to put together on those busy nights. We will be having these again very soon!
Danipooh02

Jan 16, 2012

These were EXCELLENT and so quick to make! Great for anyone to make after coming home from a long day of work as it only took like 5 min prep time for the basic ingredients and then the cooking time for the shrimp. Very delicious!
smoutoux

Dec 19, 2011

My Texan husband said these were a "great Midwestern rendition" of his favorite Southern sandwich. (We like them a little spicier than the recipe calls for.)
nicolew0308

Dec 19, 2011

These sandwiches were delicious. I used whole wheat pitas and only used 1/2 Tbsp of hot pepper sauce because we like things on the milder side. This is definitely a new family favorite!