Best 6 Catfish Po Boy Recipes

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**Dive into the Deep Flavors of the Catfish Po' Boy: A Culinary Journey Awaits**

Indulge in the tantalizing world of flavors with the Catfish Po' Boy, a symphony of taste that captures the essence of Southern cuisine. This iconic sandwich, a beloved staple in Louisiana, is a delightful marriage of crispy catfish fillets, nestled between soft, fluffy French bread, and adorned with a medley of zesty toppings. Embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the depths of this irresistible dish, unveiling the secrets behind its perfect execution. Discover the art of selecting the freshest catfish, the techniques for achieving that golden-brown crust, and the magic of creating a harmonious balance of flavors with the perfect blend of condiments. From classic to contemporary variations, let your taste buds embark on a journey of pure ecstasy. Dive into the depths of the Catfish Po' Boy experience and let your senses dance with joy.

**The Classic Catfish Po' Boy: A Culinary Masterpiece**

Embrace the timeless tradition of the Classic Catfish Po' Boy, a culinary masterpiece that has stood the test of time. Fresh catfish fillets, dredged in seasoned flour and expertly fried to a perfect crisp, take center stage in this sandwich. Nestled between slices of soft French bread, the catfish sings in harmony with a chorus of flavors, including crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and tangy pickles. Drizzle the sandwich with a generous helping of tartar sauce, adding a creamy richness that complements the crispy catfish perfectly. Take a bite, and let the symphony of flavors transport you to the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where the Catfish Po' Boy reigns supreme.

**The Spicy Catfish Po' Boy: A Fiery Twist on a Classic**

For those who crave a little heat in their culinary adventures, the Spicy Catfish Po' Boy is a tantalizing choice. This fiery variation takes the classic recipe to new heights, infusing it with a zesty blend of spices and peppers. The catfish fillets are coated in a special blend of Cajun spices, creating a crispy exterior that crackles with flavor. Topped with pickled jalapeños, sliced habaneros, and a spicy remoulade sauce, this sandwich is sure to ignite your taste buds and leave you craving more.

**The Ultimate Catfish Po' Boy: A Fusion of Flavors**

Experience the pinnacle of Po' Boy indulgence with the Ultimate Catfish Po' Boy, a culinary masterpiece that combines the best of both worlds. This sandwich features a generous portion of catfish fillets, fried to perfection and topped with a medley of classic and contemporary ingredients. From the crunch of crispy bacon and the zesty kick of pickled onions to the creamy avocado slices and the tangy Creole sauce, every bite of this sandwich is an explosion of flavors. The Ultimate Catfish Po' Boy is a true testament to the creativity and passion that define Southern cuisine.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

FRIED CATFISH PO BOY



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h33m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 30

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, smashed
2 long soft-crusted French bread baguettes
6 (6-ounce) catfish fillets
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup milk
1 large egg
1 cup yellow corn meal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Pinch cayenne
Sliced pickles
1 recipe Spicy Slaw, recipe follows
Hot sauce, for serving
Lemon wedges, for serving
Canola oil, for frying
1 head green cabbage, shredded
2 carrots, grated
1 red onion, thinly sliced
2 green onions, chopped
1 red chile, sliced
11/2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup Creole mustard
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 lemon, juiced
Pinch sugar
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
Several dashes hot sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Pour about 3 inches of oil in a deep fryer or large, heavy pot and heat to 375 degrees F. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the smashed garlic and swirl the pot around to infuse the garlic flavor into the butter. Slice the French bread in 1/2 lengthwise and brush the top and insides with the garlic butter. Stick the bread in the oven for 5 minutes to warm it through.
  • Season both sides of the catfish fillets with a fair amount of salt and pepper. In a wide bowl, mix the milk and egg together, season with salt and pepper. Mix the cornmeal, flour, cayenne, salt and pepper in a pie dish using a fork. Dip the catfish in the wet batter, then dredge in the dry; being sure to cover the fillets completely. Gently drop the fish in the hot oil in batches so the pan is not overcrowded. Fry the fillets for 3 minutes and then drain on a platter lined with paper towels; sprinkle with salt while they are still hot.
  • To assemble the sandwich, put the pickles across the bottom 1/2 of the bread, lay the fried catfish on top. Spoon a small mound of slaw on top of the catfish and close up the sandwich with the top 1/2 of the bread. Cut into portions and serve immediately with hot sauce and lemon on the side.
  • Combine the cabbage, carrot, red onion, green onions, and chile in a large bowl.
  • In another bowl, mix the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, and sugar; stirring to incorporate. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss gently to mix. Season the cole slaw with celery seed, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Chill for 2 hours in refrigerator while frying the catfish.

CATFISH PO'BOYS



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When my neighbor prepared these large full-flavored sandwiches, I had to have the recipe. Strips of catfish are treated to a zesty Cajun cornmeal breading, then served on a bun with packaged broccoli coleslaw mix dressed in a homemade sauce. -Mildred Sherrer Fort Worth, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fat-free sour cream
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups broccoli coleslaw mix
1/4 cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound catfish fillets, cut into 2-1/2-inch strips
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 kaiser rolls, split

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 1001mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

CATFISH PO BOY



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Crispy fried catfish is piled into hoagie rolls and topped with tangy coleslaw for this authentic Po Boy sandwich.

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Catfish

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 31

Coleslaw:
1 (16 ounce) package shredded coleslaw mix
¼ cup pickled pepperoncini peppers, chopped
¼ cup diced red onion
⅓ cup mayonnaise
½ lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
½ teaspoon granulated onion
¼ teaspoon lemon pepper
Catfish:
8 (3 ounce) fillets catfish
2 tablespoons hot sauce (such as Tabasco®)
½ cup Cajun seasoning
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups cornmeal
2 cups bread crumbs
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon granulated onion
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
½ 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
½ cup banana pepper rings

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1069.7 calories, Carbohydrate 128.7 g, Cholesterol 72.2 mg, Fat 48.6 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 2961.1 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

CATFISH PO' BOY



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Provided by Wanna Make This?

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 1 sandwich

Number Of Ingredients 21

Vegetable oil, for frying
Two 4-ounce skinless catfish fillets
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1/2 cup garlic and herb breadcrumbs
4 slices American cheese
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons tartar sauce
1 tablespoon chopped chives
1 teaspoon chopped capers
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sriracha
1/4 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
One 12-inch hoagie, split and lightly toasted
Long pre-sliced pickles, for serving
Sliced tomatoes, for serving
Whole pork rinds, for serving
BBQ potato chips, for serving

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.

CATFISH PO' BOYS



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Provided by Claire Robinson

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Peanut or canola oil, for frying
4 hoagie rolls or 1 French baguette
3/4 cup corn flour
2 tablespoons Creole seasoning (recommended: Tony Cachere's)
Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
4 (6 to 8-ounce) catfish fillets
Shredded lettuce, thinly sliced tomatoes and hot sauce, for serving
Lemon wedges, for garnish

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.

FRIED CATFISH PO BOY



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Make and share this Fried Catfish Po Boy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 23m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup flour
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper
vegetable oil (for frying)
1 catfish fillet (should weight about 5-7 oz.)
French bread, 7-8 inches long, halved lengthwise, buttered, and lightly toasted
mayonnaise
hamburger dill pickle, slices
shredded green cabbage

Steps:

  • To make the seasoned fry cornmeal: mix together all the ingredients (makes enough for about five 5-7 oz. catfish fillets).
  • In a deep frying pan or pot, preheat enough vegetable oil to completely submerge the catfish, to 350°.
  • Dredge the catfish fillet in the seasoned cornmeal; fry fillet in oil for 8 minutes (the catfish will float when done).
  • Remove fillet from oil and place on paper towels or a brown paper bag to drain.
  • Spread the top slice of toasted french bread with mayo.
  • Add a layer of hamburger dill pickle slices and sprinkle with shredded green cabbage.
  • Put the catfish fillet on the bottom slice; sandwich the two halves together; cut on the diagonal and serve right away.
  • Additional or other topping suggestions: cheddar cheese, bacon, celery-seed laced coleslaw, jalapeno tartar sauce, Louisiana hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 582.8, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 74.7, Sodium 1418, Carbohydrate 78, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 3, Protein 34.2

Tips:

- Choose fresh catfish fillets for the best flavor and texture. - Season the catfish fillets generously with Cajun seasoning before frying. This will help to create a flavorful crust. - Fry the catfish fillets in hot oil until they are golden brown and cooked through. Be careful not to overcook the fish, as it will become tough. - Use a sturdy bun or hoagie roll for the po' boy sandwich. This will help to hold up to the weight of the catfish and other toppings. - Add your favorite toppings to the po' boy sandwich, such as lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and tartar sauce.

Conclusion:

The catfish po' boy is a classic sandwich that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a casual lunch or dinner. With its crispy catfish, flavorful Cajun seasoning, and fresh toppings, the catfish po' boy is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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