Description
Indulge in the ultimate Southern comfort food with this Fried Catfish Po-Boy recipe. Golden fried catfish fillets are nestled in soft Italian rolls, topped with tangy Cajun remoulade, crunchy coleslaw, and zesty pickles. It’s a flavor explosion in every bite!
Ingredients
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Cajun Remoulade sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Creole mustard
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon capers, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Coleslaw
- 3 cups coleslaw mix
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
For the Fried Catfish
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 4 7 oz catfish fillets, skinned
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
For the Sandwich
- 4 long soft-crust Italian rolls, split
- 1 cup Cajun remoulade
- 1/2 cup sandwich pickles, sliced
- 3 large tomatoes, sliced
- Louisiana hot sauce for serving
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Make the Cajun Remoulade Sauce – In a bowl, mix together all remoulade ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Make the Coleslaw – Whisk mayo, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and celery seed. Toss with coleslaw mix and chill.
- Prepare the Catfish – Heat oil. Dip catfish in milk-egg mixture, coat with cornmeal-flour mix, fry until golden.
- Assemble the Po-boy – Spread remoulade on rolls, add pickles, tomatoes, catfish, coleslaw. Squeeze lemon, add hot sauce, and top with bun.
Notes
- Remoulade and coleslaw can be made ahead. Keep refrigerated.
- Catfish can be baked or air-fried for a healthier option.
- Best served fresh for optimal crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 427 kcal
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 458mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.04g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 107mg