Fried Catfish Sandwiches with Spicy Mayonnaise
From binky67 15 years ago
- 10 minutes to make
- Serves 4
These laid-back catfish sandwiches will be great with beer or with a straightforward, gulpable red wine. Courtesy of Food & Wine
Ingredients
- • 1/2 cup mayonnaise shopping list
- • 3/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper shopping list
- • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne shopping list
- • 4 large crusty rolls, split shopping list
- • 3/4 cup cornmeal shopping list
- • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt shopping list
- • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme shopping list
- • 2 pounds catfish fillets shopping list
- • 2 eggs, beaten to mix shopping list
- • 1/4 cup cooking oil shopping list
- • 3 cups tender greens, such as spinach or leaf lettuce (about 2 ounces) shopping list
How to make it
- • In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon of the black pepper, and the cayenne. Spread the mayonnaise mixture on the rolls.
- • In a shallow bowl, combine the cornmeal with the salt, thyme, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Dip the fillets into the beaten eggs and then into the seasoned cornmeal. Shake off the excess cornmeal.
- • In a large nonstick frying pan, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the cornmeal-coated fish and fry, turning once, until golden on the outside and just done in the center, about 4 minutes per side for 3/4-inch-thick fillets. Drain the fish on paper towels. Sandwich the catfish and greens in the rolls.
- • Fish Alternatives: Substitute moderately firm, lean fillets for the catfish. Scrod, rockfish, ocean perch, haddock or tilefish are good options.
- • Wine Recommendation: Choose a gamay from California or a Beaujolais from France, which is also made from the gamay grape. Chill the wine slightly for maximum enjoyment.
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Just look at those rolls and this is so tasty. I made this but had to make my own rolls of course.
An absolutely super sandwich. ^5 and thanks for the post.
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That cayenne really does make this special what a great recipe.MMmmmmm
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My son is always bringing me catfish thanks for the great recipe.
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