Fried Catfish Po'boy Recipe with Spicy Remoulade Sauce
Craving authentic Southern flavor? Our fried catfish po'boy delivers crispy, perfectly seasoned fish on a soft roll, topped with tangy homemade remoulade.
Servings: 4
Calories: 563kcal
Ingredients
For the Remoulade Recipe
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeds removed, roughly chopped
- 2 scallions green parts only, roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup mayo
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp pickling liquid
- 1 oz pickles 3 or 4 pickle slices
- 2 tbsp Chipotle Mustard or Creole mustard
- handful of fresh parsley
- salt and pepper to taste
For the Fried Catfish
- Peanut oil for frying
- 1 lbs catfish cut into 1/2" portions
- 2 eggs whisked
- 1/2 cup instant flour or cornmeal
To make the Po Boy Sandwiches
- 4 rolls
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- tomato
- celery shaved
- scallions thinly sliced
Instructions
Make the Remoulade Sauce
- Add the jalapeno pepper, scallions, mayo, lemon juice, pickling liquid, pickles, mustard, and parsley to a blender and pulse until almost smooth. (We pulse to leave some texture).
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and chill in the fridge until ready to use.
Fry the Catfish
- When ready to cook catfish, heat enough oil to fill a large Dutch oven 2 inches.
- Set up your dredging station with the eggs in one dish and flour in another.
- When the oil reaches 350 degrees F, work in batches coating the fish in the egg, draining excess and dredging in the flour.
- Place each piece in the oil and fry for 5 to 7 minutes, until cooked through.
- Remove the catfish bites from oil with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel lined plate to drain.
Assemble the Sandwiches
- Toast the rolls in a hot pan or griddle with the melted butter until golden brown.
- Spread the remoulade over the rolls, pile high portions of the fried fish and serve with sliced tomato, shaved celery, and sliced scallions. Add a dash of hot sauce, if desired.
Notes
- Coating: Chill the catfish after it's been coated in the seasoning mix for at least 30 minutes in the fridge to enhance the flavors.
- More Spice: Add a sprinkle of cajun seasoning to the batter for a little extra zest.
- Serving: Provide additional hot sauce or lemon wedges on the side. Everyone can jazz them up as desired.
Adapted From: Food Network Magazine Aug/Sep 2009
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 563kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 171mg | Sodium: 1116mg | Potassium: 525mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 537IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 12mg