Tilapia Po Boy

By bklynmommy

Ingredients

• For the Remoulade:
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons dill relish
• 2 teaspoons hot sauce
• 1 scallion, chopped
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cajun seasoning
• For the Fish:
• 1 pound tilapia filets, halved (may substitute any inexpensive mild fish)
• Canola oil, enough for 1/4" in your skillet
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 corn meal
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• For the Sandwiches:
• 1-2 loaves of French bread
• iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 2-3 tomatoes, sliced
• hot sauce

Details

Adapted from mylifeasamrs.com

Preparation

Step 1

For the Fish:
Preheat 1/4 inch of canola oil in a skillet to 350° (medium high heat). In one dish, scramble 2 eggs. In a second dish mix together flour, corn meal and seasonings. Dredge fish into the flour mixture, then the egg, then back into the flour mixture. Repeat with remaining pieces of fish (set aside on a platter or baking dish, making sure they do not overlap).

Add a few pieces (i fit about 5-6 in my large cast iron skillet) of fish to the oil at a time; do not over-crowd. Cook for 2-3 minutes (should be slightly golden in color), flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove and allow to drain on a papertowel lined platter. Season with a sprinkle of salt. Repeat until all fish is cooked.

For the Sandwiches:
Cut the french bread into desired size for sandwiches (I got about 3 out of one large loaf). Slice open and spread a tablespoon or 2 of the remoulade on the bread. Add a few slices of the fried tilapia, a handful of shredded lettuce, and a few tomato slices. If desired, add a little hot sauce for that extra "kick". Enjoy!