Fried-Catfish Sandwiches with Spicy Mayonnaise

Name: Fried-Catfish Sandwiches with Spicy Mayonnaise
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 907 grams catfish fillets; 0 teaspoons cayenne; 59 milliliters cooking oil; 177 milliliters cornmeal; 4 larges crusty rolls, split; 1 teaspoons dried thyme; 2 eggs, beaten to mix; 710 milliliters tender greens, such as spinach or leaf lettuce (about 2 ounces); 1 teaspoons fresh-ground black pepper; 118 milliliters mayonnaise; 1 teaspoons salt

Need a dairy free and pescatarian main course? Fried-Catfish Sandwiches with Spicy Mayonnaise could be an outstanding recipe to try. One serving contains 801 calories, 47g of protein, and 47g of fat. This recipe serves 4. A mixture of cornmeal, eggs, mayonnaise, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. 1 person found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon of the black pepper, and the cayenne.

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Black Pepper

Mayonnaise

Ground Cayenne Pepper

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Bowl

Spread the mayonnaise mixture on the rolls.

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Mayonnaise

Spread

Roll

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.

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Black Pepper

Cornmeal

Dip

Thyme

Egg

Salt

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Bowl

In a large nonstick frying pan, heat the oil over moderate heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

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.

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Cornmeal

Fish

Drain the fish on paper towels. Sandwich the catfish and greens in the rolls.

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Catfish

Greens

Roll

Fish

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Paper Towels

Fish Alternatives: Substitute moderately firm, lean fillets for the catfish. Scrod, rockfish, ocean perch, haddock, or tilefish are good options.

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Fish

Haddock

Wine Recommendation: These laid-back catfish sandwiches will be great with beer or with a straightforward, gulpable red wine. 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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