Fried Catfish Recipe
Hand breaded & deep fried fillet served on a hoagie, with lettuce, tomato, onion, and tartar sauce.
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Ingredients
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Catfish Fillets
Hoagie Assembly
Method
Prepare Catfish
- 1
Season the Catfish
Rinse the catfish fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season them with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 2
Prepare the Breading
In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, paprika, salt, and black pepper. In another dish, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk.
- 3
Fry the Catfish
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Catfish
Carefully place the breaded catfish fillets in the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary. Fry for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Assemble the Hoagies
- 6
Prepare the Hoagie Rolls
Slice the hoagie rolls lengthwise, without cutting all the way through. Lightly toast them if desired.
- 7
Add Fillings
Place a layer of lettuce on the bottom of each hoagie roll, followed by a fried catfish fillet. Top with slices of tomato and onion.
- 8
Finish with Tartar Sauce
Generously spread tartar sauce on the inside of the top half of the hoagie roll before closing the sandwich.