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Fried Catfish Po-Boy Recipe

Fried Catfish Po-Boy Recipe

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  • Author: Wesley
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Southern
  • Diet: Halal

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

  1. Make the Cajun Remoulade Sauce: Prepare the Cajun remoulade sauce and keep covered in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  2. Make the Coleslaw: Whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and celery seed. Coat slaw mix with dressing and set aside.
  3. Prepare the Catfish: Heat oil, mix milk and eggs, coat catfish in cornmeal/flour mixture, and fry until golden brown.
  4. 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