Name: Southern Fried Shrimp Banh Mi with Rice and Beans
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American-Vietnamese Fusion
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 tbsp hot sauce; 4 baguette slices; 1 cup cooked white rice; 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 tbsp sriracha; 1/4 cup pickled carrots; 1/4 cup pickled daikon; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1 tbsp fish sauce

Southern Fried Shrimp Banh Mi with Rice and Beans

A Vietnamese-inspired banh mi with crispy fried shrimp, pickled vegetables, and a spicy mayo, served with rice and beans.

50 minutes4 servings

Method

In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk and hot sauce.
Dip shrimp in buttermilk mixture, then coat with flour mixture.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, and fish sauce.
Toast baguette slices. Spread spicy mayo on each slice.
Add shrimp, rice, beans, pickled vegetables, and a squeeze of lime.
Cook fish and seafood to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) before serving.