Catfish Sandwich Recipe
All sandwiches served on white or wheat bread, dressed with cole slaw, mayo, and mustard.
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Ingredients
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Bread
Fish
Condiments
Cole Slaw
Method
Cole Slaw Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Cole Slaw
In a large mixing bowl, combine the green cabbage and carrots.
- 2
Mix the Dressing
In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Combine
Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrots. Toss well to coat all the vegetables. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Catfish Preparation
- 4
Prepare the Catfish
Rinse the catfish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 5
Coat the Fillets
In a shallow dish, mix the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Dredge the catfish fillets in the mixture until thoroughly coated.
- 6
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the cooking oil over medium-high heat until it's hot but not smoking.
- 7
Fry the Catfish
Carefully place the coated catfish fillets in the skillet. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Sandwich Assembly
- 8
Spread Condiments
On two slices of bread, spread 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon of mustard each.
- 9
Assemble the Sandwich
Place a fried catfish fillet on top of the mayo and mustard-covered bread. Top with a generous amount of cole slaw.
- 10
Complete the Sandwich
Top with the remaining slices of bread. Cut the sandwich in half if desired, and serve immediately.