Catfish Po'boys Recipe

Name: Catfish Po'boys
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (4 -6 ounce) catfish fillets; ½ cup flour; 1 egg; ¼ cup milk; ¾ cup cornmeal; 1 -2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 4 -6 tablespoons corn oil; 4 (6 inch) hoagie rolls (or a loaf of french bread cut into 4 pieces); ½ cup mayonnaise; 2 cups lettuce, shredded; 2 tomatoes, sliced

Servings: persons

4 (4 -6 ounce) catfish fillets
½ cup flour
1 egg
¼ cup milk
¾ cup cornmeal
1 -2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
4 -6 tablespoons corn oil
4 (6 inch) hoagie rolls (or a loaf of french bread cut into 4 pieces)
½ cup mayonnaise
2 cups lettuce, shredded
2 tomatoes, sliced

1
Rinse fish and pat dry.
2
Line up three pie plates for dipping fish.
3
In the first pie dish pour in flour; in pie dish 2 beat egg and milk together; and in pie dish 3 combine the cornmeal with the 4 spices (cayenne pepper - black pepper).
4
Coat fish in first pie dish (flour), then dip in egg mixture and finally coat fish in cornmeal mixture.
5
Heat 4 tablespoons of oil (may need more oil depending on size of skillet) in skillet over medium heat.
6
When oil is hot, fry fish until crisp and golden brown (4-5 minutes more or less per side depending on thickness of fish).
7
Drain fish well on paper towels.
8
Slice rolls and half lengthwise.
9
Spread mayonnaisse on inside of rolls (mayonnaise can be seasoned with thyme or oregano, seasoned salt, paprika, lemon pepper or onion salt if desired).
10
Fill each sandwich roll with 1 fried fish fillet, lettuce and tomato slice.

450

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (4 -6 ounce) catfish fillets, ½ cup flour, 1 egg, ¼ cup milk, and more.

Yes, Catfish Po'boys falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Catfish Po'boys

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Variations & substitutions

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