Fried Catfish Po Boy
(from saymyname’s recipe box)
Source: Ajax Diner, Oxford, Mississippi
Serves 1 peopleCategories: Fish, Hot Sandwich, Main Dish
Ingredients
- Seasoned Fry Cornmeal:
- 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- Sandwich:
- vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 catfish fillet (should weight about 5-7 oz.)
- French bread, 7-8 inches long, halved lengthwise, buttered, and lightly toasted
- mayonnaise
- hamburger dill pickles, slices
- shredded green cabbage
Directions
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To make the seasoned fry cornmeal: mix together all the ingredients (makes enough for about five 5-7 oz. catfish fillets).
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In a deep frying pan or pot, preheat enough vegetable oil to completely submerge the catfish, to 350°.
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Dredge the catfish fillet in the seasoned cornmeal; fry fillet in oil for 8 minutes (the catfish will float when done).
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Remove fillet from oil and place on paper towels or a brown paper bag to drain.
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Spread the top slice of toasted french bread with mayo.
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Add a layer of hamburger dill pickle slices and sprinkle with shredded green cabbage.
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Put the catfish fillet on the bottom slice; sandwich the two halves together; cut on the diagonal and serve right away.
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Additional or other topping suggestions: cheddar cheese, bacon, celery-seed laced coleslaw, jalapeno tartar sauce, Louisiana hot sauce.