Catfish Sandwich
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
This tribute to a great Southern staple does fried catfish serious justice. A creative Cajun coleslaw tops perfectly fried fish for a sandwich you won’t be able to get enough of. —Ann Baker, Texarkana, Texas
Ingredients
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CAJUN COLESLAW:
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3-3/4 cups coleslaw mix
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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3 tablespoons seafood cocktail sauce
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1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
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1/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning
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SANDWICHES:
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1/2 cup cornmeal
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1/3 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
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1/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning
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2/3 cup buttermilk
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4 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)
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Oil for deep-fat frying
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4 hoagie buns, split
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, toss the coleslaw ingredients; set aside.
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2.
In a shallow bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, salt, Cajun seasoning and seafood seasoning. Place buttermilk in another shallow bowl. Dip fish in buttermilk, then coat with cornmeal mixture.
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3.
In an electric skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 375°. Cook fillets for 2-3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Drain on paper towels.
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4.
Place fish and coleslaw on bun bottoms; replace bun tops.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 879 calories, 57g fat (8g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 1283mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 37g protein.
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