Ultimate Southern Catfish Po’Boy: The Ultimate Recipe

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
4 sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 1(16 ounce) packageshredded coleslaw mix

  • ¼cuppickled pepperoncini peppers, chopped

  • ¼cupdiced red onion

  • cupmayonnaise

  • ½lemon, juiced

  • 1tablespoonred wine vinegar

  • 1teaspoonDijon mustard

  • 1teaspoonwhite sugar

  • 1teaspoonsalt

  • 1tablespoongranulated garlic

  • ½teaspoongranulated onion

  • ¼teaspoonlemon pepper

  • 8(3 ounce) filletscatfish

  • 2tablespoonshot sauce (such as Tabasco®)

  • ½cupCajun seasoning

  • 2cupsall-purpose flour

  • 2cupscornmeal

  • 2cupsbread crumbs

  • 1tablespoongranulated garlic

  • 1tablespoongranulated onion

  • 1 ½teaspoonsground black pepper

  • ½teaspooncayenne pepper

  • 1cupolive oil for frying

  • 4Italian-style hoagie buns, split lengthwise

  • 1cupremoulade-style sandwich spread (see footnote for recipe link)

  • 1lemon, cut into wedges

  • 1cupcherry tomato halves

  • ½cupbanana pepper rings

Cooking Directions

  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.

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

  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.

  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.

  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.

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Editor’s Note:

Here’s the recipe for Remoulade-Style Sandwich Spread.

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the breading ingredients. The actual amount of the breading consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories1070
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
49g
62%
Saturated Fat
8g
42%
Cholesterol
72mg
24%
Sodium
2961mg
129%
Total Carbohydrate
129g
47%
Dietary Fiber
9g
34%
Total Sugars
6g
Protein
30g
60%
Vitamin C
48mg
53%
Calcium
231mg
18%
Iron
8mg
47%
Potassium
803mg
17%

* 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.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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