Best 5 Catfish Poboys Recipes

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If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal that will tantalize your taste buds, then catfish poboys are the perfect choice for you. This classic New Orleans sandwich is made with tender, flaky catfish fillets that are fried to perfection and served on a soft, warm bun with an array of flavorful toppings, including lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and rémoulade sauce. Whether you're a fan of spicy or mild flavors, there's a catfish poboy recipe out there to suit your preferences. So, grab your ingredients and get ready to indulge in this iconic Louisiana dish!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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

FRIED CATFISH PO' BOYS



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Yield 1⅔ cups

Number Of Ingredients 21

Vegetable oil, for frying
1½ pounds catfish fillets, cut on the bias into 1½-inch strips
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning*
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon water
Sweet Chili Rémoulade (recipe follows)
6 (6-inch) loaves French bread, halved lengthwise and toasted
1 head Bibb lettuce, cored and shredded (about 6 ounces)
3 large beefsteak tomatoes, cored and cut crosswise into ¼-inch-thick slices (about 2 pounds)
1 medium shallot, cut lengthwise into ⅛-inch-thick slices
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup sweet chili sauce*
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickles
1½ tablespoons Creole mustard
4 medium cloves garlic, grated
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Fill a large Dutch oven halfway full with oil, and heat over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375°.
  • In a large bowl, sprinkle fish with salt; set aside.
  • In another large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, and Cajun seasoning. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and 1 tablespoon water.
  • Working in batches, dip fish in egg mixture, letting excess drip off. Dredge in flour mixture, shaking off excess. Fry fish until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove using a spider strainer, and let drain on paper towels.
  • Spread about 3 tablespoons Sweet Chili Rémoulade on cut sides of each loaf. Top bottom halves with lettuce, tomatoes, shallot, and fried catfish; drizzle each with an additional 1 tablespoon Sweet Chili Rémoulade. Cover with top halves. Serve immediately.
  • In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 3 days.

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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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.

Tips for Perfect Catfish Po'boys:

  • Use fresh, firm catfish fillets. Frozen fillets can be used, but they should be thawed completely before cooking.
  • Season the catfish fillets liberally with your favorite seasonings. A simple combination of salt, pepper, and garlic powder works well.
  • Cook the catfish fillets until they are cooked through but not overcooked. The fish should be flaky and tender, not dry or tough.
  • Use a good quality po'boy bun. The bun should be soft and fluffy, with a slightly crispy exterior.
  • Load up the po'boy with your favorite toppings. Classic toppings include lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and tartar sauce, but feel free to get creative.

Conclusion:

Catfish po'boys are a delicious and easy-to-make sandwich that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make the best catfish po'boy you've ever tasted. So what are you waiting for? Give it a try today!

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