Catfish Poboys Recipes

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar and sugar until smooth. Add coleslaw mix; toss to coat. Set aside. , In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the cornmeal, Cajun seasoning, salt and cayenne. Place the milk in a shallow bowl. In a shallow bowl, toss the catfish with milk. Place in bag, a few pieces at a time; seal bag and shake to coat., In a large nonstick skillet, cook catfish over medium heat in oil until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork and coating is golden brown, 4-5 minutes on each side. Spoon coleslaw onto rolls; top with catfish.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Fill a large Dutch oven halfway with oil. Heat to 350 degrees F over medium heat. Line a baking sheet with a wire cooling rack.
• Sprinkle the catfish with 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1 teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning. Set up a breading station with 3 shallow dishes. In the first dish, season the flour with the remaining 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Lightly beat the egg in the second dish. Mix the breadcrumbs and a pinch of salt in the last dish. Bread the fillets in the flour, then the egg, then the breadcrumbs, allowing the excess from each to drip off. Carefully slip them into the hot oil and fry for 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove to the cooling rack. Place 2 slices of American cheese on each piece of fish and put in the oven until the cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the mayonnaise, tartar sauce, chives, capers, Dijon and sriracha in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. In another bowl, toss the lettuce with the red wine vinegar and a pinch of salt and pepper. Spread the sauce on both halves of the hoagie. Layer the bottom bun with pickles, tomatoes, fish, lettuce and assorted chips. Top with the other half of the bun.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a heavy-bottomed pot, (Dutch oven) heat enough peanut oil to come halfway up the sides of the pot, to 365 degrees F.
• Slice the po' boy rolls in half, (not cutting through), and put them on a baking sheet. Lightly toast the bread in the preheated oven.
• Combine the corn flour, seasoning and salt and pepper, to taste, in a shallow dish. Pat the fillets dry and dredge them in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking of the excess.
• Once the oil is properly heated, carefully drop the catfish into the oil. Be careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry until golden brown and beginning to float to the surface, about 5 minutes. Do not overcook. Carefully remove the fillets with a slotted spoon or spider and drain them on paper towels. Put 1 catfish fillet in each toasted roll and top with lettuce, tomatoes, and hot sauce. Serve with lemon wedges.

Steps:

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