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Pecan Crusted Catfish Po Boy

Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes

About the Dish

Buttermilk brined catfish crusted with pecans and pan fried, served in a French roll with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and pecan remoulade.

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Pecan Crusted Catfish Po Boy

Ingredients

  • 1 pound – catfish fillets, cut in 1.5”x5” strips 
  • 1 ½ cups – buttermilk 
  • 1 Tbsp – cornstarch 
  • 2 Tbsp – salt 1 Tbsp – lemon juice 
  • 1 tsp – garlic powder 
  • 1 tsp – onion powder 
  • 1 tsp – paprika 
  • 1 tsp – black pepper 
  • ½ tsp – cayenne pepper 
  • 1 cup – pecan flour 
  • 1 cup – panko breadcrumbs 
  • 1 ½ cup – shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 3 ea – tomatoes, sliced 
  • ½ cup – sliced pickles 
  • 4 ea – French rolls, toasted
  • For the Remoulade:
  • 1 cup – mayonnaise 
  • 3 Tbsp – lemon juice 
  • 1 Tbsp – capers 
  • 2 Tbsp – chopped parsley 
  • ¾ cup – pecan pieces 
  • 1 tsp – paprika 
  • 1 Tbsp – brown sugar 
  • 2 Tbsp – Louisiana style hot sauce

Preparation

  1. Prepare the brine by mixing buttermilk, cornstarch, salt, lemon juice and spices.
  2. Ensure the catfish is submerged and allow to brine for at least 4 or up to 24 hours.
  3. Prepare a pan on medium heat with at least 1 inch of neutral oil. Prepare breading by mixing pecan flour and gluten free breadcrumbs.
  4. Pull the catfish fillets out of the brine and lay over the breading mix. Scoop the mixture over the top and press firmly to ensure it sticks to the fillet.
  5. Pan fry the catfish using a spatula to flip after 1-2 minutes. Total cooking time should be around 4-5 minutes.
  6. Prepare the remoulade by placing all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until fully incorporated and only small pieces of parsley are still visible.
  7. Prepare the sandwich by liberally spreading (about 2 Tbsp) remoulade on each side of the bread. Lay a bed of lettuce on the bottom, followed by catfish, tomatoes and pickles. Serve immediately.
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With only 4g of carbs per serving, pecans fit into plant-based diets, a keto diet, a Mediterranean diet, and more!

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