Fried Catfish Sandwich with Sweet Pickle Mayonnaise

Name: Fried Catfish Sandwich with Sweet Pickle Mayonnaise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable oil, for frying; Six 6-ounce catfish fillets (ask for U.S., farm raised catfish); 2 teaspoons Neelys Barbecue Seasoning (page 22); Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup milk; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon hot sauce, plus more for serving; 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; Pinch cayenne pepper; 6 hoagie rolls; 1 recipe Sweet Pickle Mayonnaise (recipe follows); 2 ripe tomatoes, sliced; Iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced; Lemon wedges, for serving; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons sweet pickles, diced small; 1 shallot, minced; 1 tablespoon Creole mustard (see page 93); 1 tablespoon drained capers, coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; Pinch salt; Pinch freshly ground black pepper; (makes 1 scant cup)

Servings: persons

Vegetable oil, for frying
Six 6-ounce catfish fillets (ask for U.S., farm raised catfish)
2 teaspoons Neelys Barbecue Seasoning (page 22)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup milk
1 large egg
1 tablespoon hot sauce, plus more for serving
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Pinch cayenne pepper
6 hoagie rolls
1 recipe Sweet Pickle Mayonnaise (recipe follows)
2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
Iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced
Lemon wedges, for serving
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sweet pickles, diced small
1 shallot, minced
1 tablespoon Creole mustard (see page 93)
1 tablespoon drained capers, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons lemon zest
Pinch salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
(makes 1 scant cup)

1
Heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet to 375F.
2
Preheat the oven to 350F.
3
Season both sides of the catfish with Neelys Barbecue Seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
4
In a wide bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and hot sauce.
5
In a pie dish, stir together the cornmeal, flour, cayenne, and a generous sprinkling of salt and pepper.
6
Dip the catfish in the milk batter, allowing any excess to drip off each fillet, then dredge the fillets in the cornmeal mixture.
7
Transfer the fillets to a baking sheet, and repeat until all the fillets are coated.
8
When youre ready to fry the fish, gently drop the fillets in the skillet (in batches, to avoid overcrowding).
9
Fry the fish for 3 to 4 minutes, until golden and beginning to curl slightly.
10
Drain the fillets on a paper-towel-lined plate, and sprinkle with a little more salt while they are still hot.
11
Slice each hoagie in half and toast.
12
To assemble the sandwiches, spread both sides of each toasted hoagie with Sweet Pickle Mayonnaise.
13
Add the catfish and the tomato slices, and top with lettuce.
14
Serve immediately with hot sauce and lemon on the side.
15
Stir all the ingredients together in a small bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until needed.

669

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* 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 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vegetable oil, for frying, Six 6-ounce catfish fillets (ask for U.S., farm raised catfish), 2 teaspoons Neelys Barbecue Seasoning (page 22), Kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Fried Catfish Sandwich with Sweet Pickle Mayonnaise 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.

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Fried Catfish Sandwich with Sweet Pickle Mayonnaise

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