Catfish Po Boy

Sandwich - Lunch

Crispy fried catfish is piled into hoagie rolls and topped with tangy coleslaw for this authentic Po Boy sandwich.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 4 sandwiches

Catfish Po Boy

Ingredients

Coleslaw:

1 (16 ounce) package shredded coleslaw mix

¼ cup pickled pepperoncini peppers

chopped

¼ cup diced red onion

⅓ cup mayonnaise

½ lemon

juiced

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon white sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon granulated garlic

½ teaspoon granulated onion

¼ teaspoon lemon pepper

Catfish:

8 (3 ounce) fillets catfish

2 tablespoons hot sauce (such as Tabasco®)

½ cup Cajun seasoning

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups cornmeal

2 cups bread crumbs

1 tablespoon granulated garlic

1 tablespoon granulated onion

1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 cup olive oil for frying

Assembly:

4 Italian-style hoagie buns

split lengthwise

1 cup remoulade-style sandwich spread (see footnote for recipe link)

1 lemon

cut into wedges

1 cup cherry tomato halves

½ cup banana pepper rings

Diner-Style Patty Melt

Lunch

Directions

Step 1

Combine coleslaw mix pepperoncini peppers red onion mayonnaise lemon juice red wine vinegar Dijon mustard sugar salt 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic 1/2 teaspoon granulated onion and lemon pepper in a large bowl. Toss until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 2

Place catfish fillets in a large shallow baking dish. Sprinkle hot sauce over the top and turn the fillets to coat.

Step 3

Combine Cajun seasoning flour cornmeal bread crumbs 1 tablespoon granulated garlic 1 tablespoon granulated onion black pepper and cayenne pepper in a large brown paper bag. Add catfish fillets and shake gently to coat fillets thoroughly.

Step 4

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry breaded catfish fillets until browned and crisp about 3 minutes per side. Place on paper towel-lined paper plates to drain.

Step 5

Spread each hoagie bun with 1/4 cup remoulade-style spread. Place 2 catfish fillets on top and top with 1 to 2 cups coleslaw. Garnish with lemon wedge cherry tomato halves and banana pepper rings.

Nutritional Information

Catfish Po Boy

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 1069.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 29.8g 60%

Carbohydrates: 128.7g 42%

Dietary Fiber: 9.4g 38%

Sugars: 6.4g

Fat: 48.6g 75%

Saturated Fat: 8.4g 42%

Cholesterol: 72.2mg 24%

Vitamin A Iu: 632.9IU 13%

Niacin Equivalents: 14.2mg 109%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 40%

Vitamin C: 47.5mg 79%

Folate: 224mcg 56%

Calcium: 231.2mg 23%

Iron: 8.4mg 47%

Magnesium: 75.9mg 27%

Potassium: 802.5mg 23%

Sodium: 2961.1mg 118%

Thiamin: 0.8mg 80%

Calories From Fat: 437.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.