catfish po boy

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• coleslaw:
• 1 (16 ounce) package shredded coleslaw mix
• 1/4 cup pickled pepperoncini peppers, chopped
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1 tablespoon red vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated onion
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
• catfish:
• 8 (3 ounce) fillets catfish
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce (such as tabasco®)
• 1/2 cup seasoning
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups cornmeal
• 2 cups bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
• 1 tablespoon granulated onion
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1/2 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
• 1/2 cup banana pepper rings

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• combine coleslaw mix, pepperoncini peppers, red onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice, red 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 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.