Karl’s Catfish Sandwich Recipe
Southern-fried, U.S. farm-raised catfish fillet with lettuce, tomato and tartar sauce.
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Ingredients
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Catfish Fillet
Tartar Sauce
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Frying Catfish
- 1
Marinate Catfish
In a bowl, soak the catfish fillets in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Prepare the Coating
In a separate bowl, mix together cornmeal, flour, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Heat Oil
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Coat and Fry
Remove catfish from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge in the cornmeal mixture, ensuring even coating. Fry in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 5
Drain
Remove fried catfish from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
Making Tartar Sauce
- 6
Combine Ingredients
In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Assembling the Sandwich
- 7
Prepare the Rolls
Slice the hoagie rolls in half and lightly toast if desired.
- 8
Layer the Ingredients
Spread tartar sauce on the bottom half of each roll. Add a layer of lettuce, followed by a slice of tomato, and top with the fried catfish fillet.
- 9
Finish the Sandwich
Top with more tartar sauce and cover with the top half of the roll. Serve immediately.
