Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBLK SwanMini Cheese Fish Sub Recipe

Mini Cheese Fish Sub Recipe

Inspired by BLK Swan
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Mini Fried Blue Catfish Sub, Korean BBQ Cauliflower, Vegan Lemongrass Aioli

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Ingredients

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Mini Fried Blue Catfish

Assembly

Method

Mini Fried Blue Catfish

  1. 1

    Marinate the Catfish

    In a bowl, soak the blue catfish fillets in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Breading

    In a shallow dish, combine cornmeal, all-purpose flour, Cajun seasoning, and salt. Mix well.

  3. 3

    Fry the Catfish

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Remove catfish from buttermilk and dredge each fillet in the cornmeal mixture. Fry for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Korean BBQ Cauliflower

  1. 4

    Prepare the Cauliflower

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets.

  2. 5

    Mix the Marinade

    In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, gochujang, minced garlic, and green onions.

  3. 6

    Roast the Cauliflower

    Toss the cauliflower florets in the marinade until well coated. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes or until tender and slightly charred.

Vegan Lemongrass Aioli

  1. 7

    Blend the Aioli

    In a blender, combine silken tofu, minced lemongrass, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.

  2. 8

    Taste and Adjust

    Taste the aioli and adjust seasoning if necessary. Set aside.

Assembly

  1. 9

    Assemble the Sub

    Slice the mini sub rolls in half. Spread a generous amount of vegan lemongrass aioli on each side. Place a couple of fried catfish fillets on the bottom half, followed by roasted Korean BBQ cauliflower and a lettuce leaf. Close the sandwich and serve.

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