Tortilla Crusted Catfish Po' Boys
- Two 8-ounce catfish fillets
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Kosher salt and finely ground black pepper
- 1 cup well-shaken buttermilk
- 6 corn tortillas
- 4 cups vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 4 hoagie rolls
- 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- Hot sauce, such as Tabasco
- Cut the catfish into 2-inch strips and pat dry.
- Stir together the flour and 1 tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
- Whisk another tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning into the buttermilk.
- Pulse the tortillas in a food processor until finely ground with a third tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning.
- Add the vegetable oil to large, heavy-bottomed pot and bring to 350 degrees F over medium heat.
- Toss the catfish with the seasoned flour, then place the catfish in a sieve and shake off any excess flour.
- Divide the catfish strips into two batches.
- Dip the first batch in the buttermilk, letting the excess drip off, and then dredge in the tortillas.
- Fry the catfish until golden, about 5 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Dredge and fry the second batch of catfish in the same manner.
- Stir together the mayonnaise and the remaining tablespoon Cajun seasoning.
- Spread evenly on the rolls.
- Divide the iceberg and tomato slices among the rolls.
- Top with the catfish.
- Serve with hot sauce.
catfish fillets, allpurpose, cajun seasoning, kosher salt, wellshaken buttermilk, corn tortillas, vegetable oil, mayonnaise, hoagie rolls, tomato, sauce
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/tortilla-crusted-catfish-po-boys.html (may not work)