Fried Catfish Po Boy Recipe
An authentic catfish po boy sandwich topped with shredded lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise on a toasted French bread loaf. This recipe features our Southern fried catfish and popular fish fry seasoning.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 1550kcal
Ingredients
- 14 ounce French bread loaf
- 4 catfish fillets about 4–6 ounces each
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Butter for toasting bread
- 2 cups lettuce shredded
- 1 large tomato sliced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
Fish Fry Seasoning
- ¾ cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- ⅛ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon granulated garlic
Instructions
- Clean and trim catfish fillets. Then, combine mustard and hot sauce in a large bowl. Toss catfish in mustard mixture, coating them evenly on all sides. Set aside.
- Make fish fry seasoning. Mix together the cornmeal, Old Bay, lemon pepper seasoning, kosher salt, black pepper, and granulated garlic in a shallow bowl. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil to 350°F in a large fry pan or deep fryer. While the oil heats up, dredge mustard-coated catfish fillets in the cornmeal seasoning mixture, making sure each fillet is fully covered.
- Once oil reaches the correct temperature, fry catfish in batches until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Use a slotted spoon or spatula to carefully remove fried catfish and transfer them to a wire rack over a paper towel.
- Next, slice the French bread loaf into 2 pieces and split each piece lengthwise. Spread butter on the cut side of each piece. Then, in a hot skillet, place the bread butter-side down and toast until golden and crispy.
- Assemble the po' boys. Spread mayonnaise on both sides of the toasted bread. Add shredded lettuce, tomato slices, and a fried catfish fillet to each sandwich.
Notes
- Toast the bread in butter adds flavor but also creates a nice crunch. Don’t skip this step!
- Add your favorite toppings like sliced pickles or a spicy slaw for added crunch and flavor.
- Try different sauces like a remoulade or tartar sauce if you want to switch things up.
Nutrition
Calories: 1550kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 162g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 28g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 534mg | Sodium: 1351mg | Potassium: 3620mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1050IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 204mg | Iron: 8mg
