Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCarmel's Kitchen & BarCatfish Reuben Recipe

Catfish Reuben Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Fried Panko Crusted Catfish, Swiss Cheese, 1000 Island, Coleslaw, Marbled Rye

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Catfish

    Rinse the catfish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Station

    In three separate shallow dishes, place the flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.

  3. 3

    Bread the Catfish

    Dredge each fillet in flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.

  4. 4

    Fry the Catfish

    In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the breaded catfish fillets and fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  5. 5

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Toast the marbled rye bread slices. On four slices, spread a generous amount of 1000 Island dressing. Layer with fried catfish, a slice of Swiss cheese, and a handful of coleslaw. Top with remaining slices of bread.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Cut the sandwiches in half and serve immediately with extra coleslaw on the side.

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