Best 6 Blackened Catfish Sandwich Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with the Blackened Catfish Sandwich, a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. This Southern-inspired dish features crispy, flaky catfish fillets coated in a bold blend of spices, perfectly balancing heat and smokiness. Served on a toasted bun with creamy coleslaw and tangy tartar sauce, this sandwich is a delightful combination of textures and flavors.

Accompanying the main recipe, you'll find a collection of complementary dishes to elevate your meal. Whip up a batch of crispy and golden Sweet Potato Fries, seasoned with paprika and garlic powder for a sweet and savory treat. Cool down your palate with the refreshing Cucumber Salad, a medley of crisp cucumbers, red onions, and a tangy vinaigrette dressing.

For a creamy and flavorful side, try the Creamy Avocado Ranch Dressing, perfect for dipping your fries or drizzling over your salad. And if you're a fan of zesty flavors, the Spicy Remoulade Sauce will add a kick to your sandwich or favorite seafood dishes.

With detailed instructions and helpful tips, this article equips you to create an unforgettable blackened catfish sandwich experience. Impress your family and friends with this culinary delight, and let the taste of the South transport you to a world of bold flavors and culinary joy.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CAJUN BLACKENED CATFISH



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This is a recipe that I obtained from a very good Cajun friend who is a native of Lafayette, Louisiana. His family adopted me (friendly) many years ago and we have swapped Cajun and Creole recipes through the years.

Provided by Paul Schultz

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Catfish

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
4 (4 ounce) catfish fillets, skinned
¾ cup unsalted butter

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, mix together the black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, parsley, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, oregano, and thyme until thoroughly combined. Press the catfish fillets into the spice mixture to thoroughly coat.
  • Arrange a portable heat source outdoors, such as a butane burner or side burner of a gas grill. Melt butter in a glass or metal bowl. Light the burner, and place a large cast-iron skillet onto the burner over high heat. Pour about 1/4 cup of melted butter into the skillet; set remaining 1/2 cup of butter aside.
  • When the butter in the skillet is smoking hot, lay the catfish fillets into the skillet. Cook until the spices are burned onto the fillets and the catfish is opaque and flaky inside, about 3 minutes per side. Don't breathe smoke from burning spices. To serve, pour remaining 1/2 cup of butter over the catfish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 144.1 mg, Fat 43.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 23.9 g, Sodium 545.7 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

BLACKENED CATFISH SANDWICH



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Make and share this Blackened Catfish Sandwich recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brookelynne26

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 lemon, zest of
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
16 ounces catfish fillets
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon horseradish
2 teaspoons hot sauce
2 tablespoons dill relish
salt and pepper
2 long loaves ciabatta, cut in half
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 roma tomato, sliced
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • In a bowl mix all of the seasonings for the catfish. Coat each piece of fish in the spice blend and allow to set at room temperature for 20 minutes. I would make the tartar sauce while the fish is resting.
  • Heat the oil in a cast iron pan over medium high heat until it just begins to smoke. Gently add the fillets to the pan and cook until a dark crust forms, about 4 minutes. Flip and fry on the other side until cooked through. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, combine all of the tartar sauce ingredients and season t taste with salt and pepper.
  • Cut each piece of fish in half crosswise. Split the bread in half lengthwise and slather each top and bottom with the sauce. Layer lettuce and tomato and then top with fish. Sprinkle some fresh lemon juice over the fish and serve.

BLACKENED CATFISH



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 pound (3 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
Six 8- to 10-ounce Catfish fillets (or other firm-fleshed fish), 1/2-inch thick
3 tablespoons Chef Paul Prudhomme's Blackened Redfish Magic (or substitute)
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
2 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground red pepper
3/4 teaspoon white pepper
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

Steps:

  • The fillets should be at room temperature. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over very high heat until it is beyond the smoking stage and you see white ash in the skillet bottom, at least for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, pour 2 tablespoons melted butter in each of 6 small ramekins; set aside and keep warm. Reserve the remaining butter. Heat the serving plates in a 250-degree oven. Dip each fillet in the reserved melted butter so that both sides are well coated. Then, mix thoroughly all the spices for blackening mixture and sprinkle the Blackening Spice Mixture generously and evenly on both sides of the fillets. Place 1 or 2 fillets in skillet and cook uncovered over very high heat until the underside becomes deep brown, almost black (but not burned), about 2 minutes (the time may vary according to the fillet's thickness and the heat of the skillet). Turn the fish over and pour 1 teaspoon of butter on top of each. Cook until fish is done, about 2 minutes more. Repeat with remaining fillets. Serve each fillet while hot. To serve, place 1 fillet and a ramekin of butter on each plate.

BLACKENED CATFISH SANDWICH



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A light and flaky fish sandwich with has a little heat, however the pineapple salsa helps keep the mouth refreshed.

Provided by Superman Cooks

Categories     Sandwich

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 ea 8 ounce catfish filets
2 tbsp cajun or blackening spice
2 Ciabatta buns
For the slaw:
1 C shredded red cabbage
1/2 C fresh diced pineapple
1/4 C diced red pepper
1 garlic clove chopped
juice of a lemon
1 tbsp sugar
For the sauce:
1/4 C mayonnaise
1/4 C pepper relish

Steps:

  • To make the slaw:
  • Soak the red cabbage in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain.
  • In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly and allow to sit for 10 minutes.
  • To make the sauce, simply combine the mayo and red pepper relish.
  • To make the fish:
  • Heat a heavy bottom pan on stove on high heat.
  • Coat both sides of catfish with cajun and spice heavily.
  • Place catfish in high heated pan and allow to set for 4 minutes and then flip over and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Keep oven vent on and windows open as this may create smoke. This is ok the fish will cook perfectly.
  • Assemble sandwich with slaw and red pepper tartar sauce and then cut fish in half and suck on bun.

BLACKENED CATFISH



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h23m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons peanut oil, for frying
4 catfish filets
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoons cayenne pepper
1 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoons thyme
Cajun Remoulade, recipe follows
2 tablespoon chopped Gherkin pickles
2 teaspoons capers
1 teaspoon chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Dash hot sauce
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Preheat a cast iron skillet to medium high with peanut oil.
  • Mix dry ingredients together. Cover both sides of catfish with the seasoning mix and place in skillet.
  • Cook on one side for 4 minutes and turn when cooked halfway through. Cook for another 4 minutes on the other side. Remove from pan and serve with Cajun remoulade.
  • Mix all ingredients together well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

BARLOW'S BLACKENED CATFISH



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Cajun catfish served up with just the right touch of spices and flavor. This entree is perfect for a quick, excellent way to taste the unique flavor of catfish mixed with the traditional method of down south cooking, just without all the fat. Serve on top of white rice.

Provided by INDIANABARLOW

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Catfish

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons lemon pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
1 pound catfish fillets
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup Italian-style salad dressing

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
  • In a shallow, medium bowl, mix cayenne pepper, lemon pepper, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  • Brush both sides of catfish fillets with butter. Rub fillets with the cayenne pepper mixture on both sides.
  • Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until really hot. Add fillets, and fry approximately 2 minutes on each side, until slightly blackened.
  • Arrange blackened fillets in a single layer in the prepared baking dish, and coat with Italian-style salad dressing. Bake 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until fish is easily flaked with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Fat 29.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 2478.2 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

Tips:

- For the perfect blackened seasoning, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt in a bowl. Mix well and set aside. - To ensure your catfish fillets are evenly coated in the blackened seasoning, place them in a shallow dish and sprinkle the seasoning mixture over them. Use your hands to evenly distribute the seasoning, making sure to coat all sides of the fillets. - When cooking the catfish fillets, use a cast iron skillet to achieve a nice sear and smoky flavor. Heat the skillet over medium-high heat and add a little oil. Place the seasoned catfish fillets in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through and have a crispy blackened crust. - If you don't have a cast iron skillet, you can also cook the catfish fillets in a regular nonstick skillet. However, you may need to adjust the cooking time slightly to ensure that the fillets are cooked through. - To make a delicious tartar sauce, combine mayonnaise, chopped pickles, chopped onions, lemon juice, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix well and set aside. - To assemble the blackened catfish sandwich, place the cooked catfish fillet on a bun and top it with lettuce, tomato, and tartar sauce. Enjoy!

Conclusion:

This blackened catfish sandwich is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. The blackened seasoning gives the catfish a smoky and flavorful crust, while the tartar sauce adds a creamy and tangy touch. Serve the sandwich on a bun with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

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