Blackened Catfish Po’Boy Sandwich
In this simple 20-minute recipe, the fish is broiled, not fried, for a lighter version of the traditional New Orleans sandwich. Serve with a simple homemade tartar sauce or your favorite store-bought brand.
Recipe - UPTOWN MINNEAPOLIS
Blackened Catfish Po’Boy Sandwich
Prep Time5 Minutes
Servings4
Cook Time15 Minutes
Ingredients
4 catfish fillets (1 1/4 pounds total)
3 tablespoons Creole seasoning
1 French baguette or French bread loaf, cut into 4 pieces and split
Thinly sliced iceberg lettuce, for serving
Dill pickle slices, for serving
1 large tomato, thinly sliced
FOR THE TARTAR SAUCE: 3/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons finely minced dill pickles
1 tablespoon finely minced capers
1 tablespoon finely minced green onions
1 teaspoon finely minced lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Heat broiler with rack in second highest position. Place a broiler-proof wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet.
- Arrange fish on rack and sprinkle evenly with Creole seasoning.
- Broil until fish is opaque throughout and seasoning is deep golden and crisp at edges, about 12 minutes.
- Remove fish from oven and toast bread under broiler, about 2 minutes.
- Layer fillets on bottom halves of bread and top with lettuce, pickles and tomato. Spread 2 tablespoons tartar sauce on top halves of bread and sandwich the sides together.
- To make the tartar sauce: In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and stir until well blended. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Tartar sauce keeps in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
5 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings
Shop Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
Catfish Fillets - Previously Frozen, 0.5 Pound
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Directions
- Heat broiler with rack in second highest position. Place a broiler-proof wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet.
- Arrange fish on rack and sprinkle evenly with Creole seasoning.
- Broil until fish is opaque throughout and seasoning is deep golden and crisp at edges, about 12 minutes.
- Remove fish from oven and toast bread under broiler, about 2 minutes.
- Layer fillets on bottom halves of bread and top with lettuce, pickles and tomato. Spread 2 tablespoons tartar sauce on top halves of bread and sandwich the sides together.
- To make the tartar sauce: In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and stir until well blended. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Tartar sauce keeps in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.