Description
This Fried Catfish Po-Boy recipe brings together crispy fried catfish fillets with a zesty Cajun remoulade sauce, tangy coleslaw, and classic Po-Boy fixings all stuffed into a soft Italian roll. Perfect for a delicious Southern-inspired meal!
Ingredients
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Cajun Remoulade sauce
- Do Ahead
For the Coleslaw
- 3 cups coleslaw mix (about 8 ounces)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
For the Fried Catfish
- Vegetable oil (enough for 1 to 2 inches in a sturdy skillet)
- 4 (7 oz) catfish fillets, skinned
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup cornmeal, fine or medium ground
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
For the Sandwich
- 4 long soft-crust Italian rolls, split
- 1 cup Cajun remoulade
- 1/2 cup sandwich pickles, sliced
- 3 large tomatoes, sliced
- Louisiana hot sauce for serving
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Make the Cajun Remoulade Sauce: Prepare the Cajun remoulade sauce and keep covered in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Make the Coleslaw: Whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and celery seed. Coat slaw mix with dressing and set aside.
- Prepare the Catfish: Heat oil, mix milk and eggs, coat catfish in cornmeal/flour mixture, and fry until golden brown.
- Assemble the Po-boy: Smear remoulade on rolls, layer with pickles, tomatoes, catfish fillets, and coleslaw. Add lemon, hot sauce, and top with bun. Serve immediately.
Notes
- See the video near the top of the blog post for visual guidance. If you liked the video, please subscribe to our YouTube channel.
- The remoulade can be prepared up to 3 days in advance and the coleslaw can be made several hours before serving. Keep both covered in the fridge until ready to use.
- Frying the catfish fillets delivers an authentic taste, but they can also be baked or air-fried for a lighter option.
- Best served hot and crispy; the longer the catfish sits after frying, the less crisp it will be.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 427 kcal
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 458mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.04g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 107mg