Fried Catfish Po Boy

ratherbeswimmin''s Note:

From Ajax Diner, Oxford, Mississippi. Out of this world.

• Total Time: 23 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 1

Seasoned Fry Cornmeal

• ½ cup yellow cornmeal
• ¼ cup flour
• ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 ½ teaspoons lemon pepper
• 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 ¼ teaspoons cayenne pepper

Sandwich

• vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1 catfish fillet (should weight about 5-7 oz.)
• French bread , 7-8 inches long, halved lengthwise, buttered, and lightly toasted
• mayonnaise
• hamburger dill pickles , slices
• shredded green cabbage

Directions:

1. To make the seasoned fry cornmeal: mix together all the ingredients (makes enough for about five 5-7 oz. catfish fillets).
2. In a deep frying pan or pot, preheat enough vegetable oil to completely submerge the catfish, to 350°.
3. Dredge the catfish fillet in the seasoned cornmeal; fry fillet in oil for 8 minutes (the catfish will float when done).
4. Remove fillet from oil and place on paper towels or a brown paper bag to drain.
5. Spread the top slice of toasted french bread with mayo.
6. Add a layer of hamburger dill pickle slices and sprinkle with shredded green cabbage.
7. Put the catfish fillet on the bottom slice; sandwich the two halves together; cut on the diagonal and serve right away.
8. Additional or other topping suggestions: cheddar cheese, bacon, celery-seed laced coleslaw, jalapeno tartar sauce, Louisiana hot sauce.