Fried Local Catfish Sliders Recipe
Fried local blue catfish, black garlic aioli, Haitian pikliz slaw, fried plantain.
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Ingredients
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Fried Local Catfish Sliders Ingredients
Method
Fried Local Catfish Sliders Directions
- 1
Prepare the Black Garlic Aioli
In a small bowl, mash the black garlic cloves with a fork until smooth. Mix in the mayonnaise and lime juice until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- 2
Prepare the Catfish
In a shallow bowl, combine cornmeal, all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper. Dredge the catfish fillets in the mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
- 3
Fry the Catfish
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the catfish fillets and fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 4
Assemble the Sliders
Slice the slider buns in half. Spread a generous amount of the black garlic aioli on the bottom half of each bun. Place a piece of fried catfish on top, add a spoonful of Haitian pikliz, and top with a slice of fried plantain. Close the sliders with the top half of the bun.
- 5
Serve
Serve the sliders warm with extra pikliz on the side.
