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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This tribute to a great Southern staple does fried catfish serious justice. A creative Cajun coleslaw tops perfectly fried fish for a sandwich you wonât be able to get enough of. âAnn Baker, Texarkana, Texas Ingredients:
cajun coleslaw: |
3-3/4 cups coleslaw mix |
1/2 cup mayonnaise |
3 tablespoons seafood cocktail sauce |
1/2 teaspoon cajun seasoning |
1/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning |
sandwiches: |
1/2 cup cornmeal |
1/3 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning |
1/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning |
2/3 cup buttermilk |
4 catfish fillets (6 ounces each) |
oil for deep-fat frying |
4 hoagie buns, split |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, toss the coleslaw ingredients; set aside.
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.
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.
4. Place fish and coleslaw on bun bottoms; replace bun tops. Yield: 4 servings.
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