Ingredients
- 4 U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish Fillets
- ¾ cup yellow cornmeal
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Vegetable oil
- 4 sandwich rolls
- Butter or margarine
- 12 slices smoked bacon, cooked
- Sliced tomato
- Baby spinach leaves
Instructions
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1
Combine cornmeal, flour, salt, cayenne pepper and garlic powder.
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2
Coat catfish with cornmeal mixture, shaking off excess. Fill a large, heavy skillet half full with vegetable oil. Heat to 350° F.
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3
Add catfish in single layer and fry until golden brown about 5 to 6 minutes, depending on size.
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4
Remove and drain on paper towels.
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5
Spread butter on each side of rolls, and lightly brown in large skillet.
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6
Smear toasted bread with Lemon Aïoli.
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7
Layer tomatoes, spinach, bacon and catfish on bread.
Lemon Aoïli
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chives, chopped
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste