Catfish Po'boy Recipe
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Ingredients
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Catfish Fillets
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Preparing the Catfish
- 1
Prepare the Catfish
Rinse the catfish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Make the Coating
In a bowl, mix together cornmeal, all-purpose flour, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Set Up the Dipping Station
In another bowl, whisk together the egg and buttermilk until well combined.
- 4
Coat the Fillets
Dip each catfish fillet first into the buttermilk mixture, then dredge it in the cornmeal mixture, ensuring even coating.
Frying the Catfish
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Fry the Catfish
Carefully place the coated catfish fillets into the hot oil and fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 7
Drain the Fillets
Remove the fried catfish from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Assembling the Po'boy
- 8
Prepare the Bread
Slice the French bread pieces in half lengthwise without cutting all the way through.
- 9
Layer the Ingredients
Spread mayonnaise on both sides of the bread, then layer with lettuce, sliced tomatoes, pickles, and finally, top with the fried catfish fillets.
- 10
Add Hot Sauce
Drizzle hot sauce over the catfish to taste.
- 11
Serve
Close the sandwich and serve immediately while warm.