Fried Catfish Sandwiches With Bacon Lettuce And Tomato Recipes

CATFISH SANDWICHES WITH CAJUN REMOULADE

Steps:

• Cut catfish fillets in half; set aside.
• In a pie dish or plate, combine corn muffin mix and Cajun seasoning; set aside. In a pie dish lightly beat egg with 1 tablespoon water to make egg wash; set aside.
• Dredge each catfish fillet in the flour; dip into egg wash and coat with corn muffin mixture. Set aside on a plate.
• In a deep-fryer or large pot heat oil over medium to medium-high heat to 375 degrees F. Fry catfish until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Remove to plate lined with paper towels.
• Cajun Remoulade:
• In a small bowl, stir together all ingredients. Set aside.
• Sandwiches:
• Spread warm garlic bread with remoulade sauce. Build sandwiches with fried catfish and remaining ingredients.

FRIED CATFISH SANDWICHES WITH CURRIED MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Stir first 3 ingredients in small bowl to blend; season with salt and pepper. Cut bread pieces in half horizontally. Spread bottom halves with curried mayonnaise.
• Whisk cornmeal and flour in shallow bowl to blend. Pour milk into another shallow bowl. Dip each fillet into milk, then into cornmeal mixture to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add fillets; sauté until cooked through and brown, about 5 minutes per side.
• Place fillets on bread bottoms. Top with tomato, lettuce, and bread tops.

BLT CATFISH SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the chili sauce, ketchup, pepper sauce and 2 tablespoons lemon juice; set aside., Drizzle remaining lemon juice over fillets; sprinkle with lemon-pepper and salt. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack., Grill catfish, covered, over medium-hot heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork., Layer four slices of toast with catfish, bacon, lettuce, tomato and onion. Spread sauce mixture over remaining toast slices; place on top.

FRIED CATFISH SANDWICH

Steps:

• Fill a deep heavy-bottom skillet with about 2 1/2 inches oil. Place over medium heat until oil registers 365 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer. Meanwhile, combine cornmeal, red-pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and garlic powder in a shallow bowl or large plate.
• Season catfish fillets on both sides with remaining tablespoon salt and teaspoon pepper. Dredge fillets in cornmeal mixture, turning to coat both sides. Working in batches so as not to overcrowd the pan, carefully submerge fillets in oil, and fry until crust is crisp and golden and fish is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a large plate.
• To serve, spread bread slices with mayonnaise and/or relish, as desired. Place catfish fillets on half the slices, and top each with a few onion slices and one of the remaining slices of bread.