020: SHRIMP PO’ BOY SANDWICH

The Crimson Leviathan

“It does not snack. It reigns. It’s not a sandwich. It’s a cathedral of flavor wrapped in French bread.”

🦐 Shrimp Specs — The Leviathan Core

• Shrimp: Jumbo Gulf shrimp (16/20), marinated in Creole brine: buttermilk, cayenne, garlic, lemon zest
• Coating: Cornmeal + Cajun flour, double-dipped for maximal crunch
• Sauce Ritual: House remoulade — roasted garlic, cornichon, smoked paprika, capers, Creole mustard
• Portion: At least 10 shrimp, piled as an offering

🍞 Bread — Vessel of the Bayou Gods

• Type: New Orleans French loaf — crackling crust, airy interior
• Toasting: Butter-griddled with ghee and thyme oil
• Secret Layer: Tabasco-honey glaze on the upper lid

🌿 Toppings — Crown & Cloak

• Shredded iceberg + purple cabbage blend
• Heirloom tomato slices (salted and sun-ripened)
• Pickled okra spears + jalapeño rounds
• Applewood bacon shards (optional)
• Charred lemon squeeze on plating
• Finish: Smoked sea salt + black lava dust

✨ Sacred Add-Ons

• Side: Cajun sweet potato wedges with brown butter aioli
• Drink: Hibiscus-lime shrub soda or bourbon cola
• Suggested Price: $22–$26

🌀 Naming Invocations

• Crimson Leviathan
• Bayou Throne Bite
• Creole Cathedral
• The Holy Fryday

“This isn’t lunch. It’s a rite of passage wrapped in heat and honey.”

Total Flavor Rating: 100/100 — This sandwich is sacred.