Catfish Po' Boy Recipe
Fried catfish on a hoagie with lettuce and tomato.
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Ingredients
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For the Fried Catfish
For the Po' Boy Assembly
Method
For the Fried Catfish
- 1
Prepare the Catfish
Rinse the catfish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Soak in Buttermilk
Place the catfish fillets in a bowl and pour buttermilk over them, ensuring they are fully submerged. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Mix the Coating
In a shallow dish, combine cornmeal, all-purpose flour, cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Coat the Catfish
Remove catfish fillets from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each fillet in the cornmeal mixture until well coated.
- 6
Fry the Catfish
Carefully place the coated catfish fillets in the hot oil. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
For the Po' Boy Assembly
- 7
Prepare the Hoagie Rolls
Slice the hoagie rolls lengthwise but do not cut all the way through. Leave a hinge to hold the fillings.
- 8
Spread Mayonnaise
Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on the inside of each hoagie roll.
- 9
Add Fried Catfish
Place one fried catfish fillet inside each hoagie roll.
- 10
Add Lettuce and Tomatoes
Top the catfish with shredded lettuce and sliced tomatoes.
- 11
Add Hot Sauce
Drizzle hot sauce over the top to taste.
- 12
Serve
Close the hoagie rolls and serve immediately while hot.