Catfish Poor Boy Recipe
Grilled or Fried catfish filet on a toasted baguette. Dressed with tartar and cocktail sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Served with fries and 2 hushpuppies.
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Ingredients
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Catfish Preparation
Poor Boy Assembly
Method
Catfish Preparation
- 1
Marinate the Catfish
In a bowl, soak the catfish fillets in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes to tenderize and flavor the fish.
- 2
Prepare the Breading
In a shallow dish, mix together cornmeal, flour, cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Bread the Catfish
Remove the catfish fillets from the buttermilk and dredge each fillet in the cornmeal mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot (about 350°F or 175°C).
- 5
Fry the Catfish
Carefully place the breaded catfish fillets in the hot oil and fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Poor Boy Assembly
- 6
Prepare the Baguettes
Cut the baguettes in half lengthwise and toast them lightly, if desired.
- 7
- 8
Serve
Close the baguette and serve the catfish poor boy with a side of french fries and hushpuppies.
