Ingredients
8 servings
- •1 (16 ounce) package shredded coleslaw mix
- •0.25 cup pickled pepperoncini peppers, chopped
- •0.25 cup diced red onion
- •0.33333334326744 cup mayonnaise
- •0.5 lemon, juiced
- •1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- •1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- •1 teaspoon white sugar
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- •0.5 teaspoon granulated onion
- •0.25 teaspoon lemon pepper
- •8 (3 ounce) fillets catfish
- •2 tablespoons hot sauce (such as Tabasco®)
- •0.5 cup Cajun seasoning
- •2 cups all-purpose flour
- •2 cups cornmeal
- •2 cups bread crumbs
- •1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- •1 tablespoon granulated onion
- •1.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- •0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- •1 cup olive oil for frying
- •4 Italian-style hoagie buns, split lengthwise
- •1 cup remoulade-style sandwich spread (see footnote for recipe link)
- •1 lemon, cut into wedges
- •1 cup cherry tomato halves
- •0.5 cup banana pepper rings
Instructions
- Combine coleslaw mix, pepperoncini peppers, red onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic, 1/2 teaspoon granulated onion, and lemon pepper in a large bowl. Toss until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Place catfish fillets in a large shallow baking dish. Sprinkle hot sauce over the top and turn fillets to coat.
- Combine Cajun seasoning, flour, cornmeal, bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon granulated garlic, 1 tablespoon granulated onion, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a large brown paper bag. Add catfish fillets and shake gently to coat fillets thoroughly.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry breaded catfish fillets until browned and crisp, about 3 minutes per side. Place on paper towel-lined paper plates to drain.
- Spread each hoagie bun with 1/4 cup remoulade-style spread. Place 2 catfish fillets on top and top with 1 to 2 cups coleslaw. Garnish with lemon wedge, cherry tomato halves, and banana pepper rings.
Nutritional Facts
Per 8 servings
- Calories: 1070
- Carbohydrate: 129g
- Fat: 49g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 30g
- Sugar: 6g