Catfish Sandwiches

By oldbklady

Ingredients

• Catfish:
• 1 1/2 pounds catfish fillets, rinsed and patted dry
• 1 box (8.5-ounce) corn muffin mix
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• Canola oil, for frying
• Sandwiches:
• 1 loaf store-bought garlic bread, baked per package directionsor bread of choice
• tarter sauce
• Butter lettuce
• Sliced tomatoes
• Sliced red onions

Preparation

Step 1

Catfish:
Cut catfish fillets in half; set aside.
In a pie dish or plate, combine corn muffin mix and Cajun seasoning; set aside. In a pie dish lightly beat egg with 1 tablespoon water to make egg wash; set aside.
Dredge each catfish fillet in the flour; dip into egg wash and coat with corn muffin mixture. Set aside on a plate.
In a deep-fryer or large pot heat oil over medium to medium-high heat to 375 degrees F. Fry catfish until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Remove to plate lined with paper towels.

Sandwiches:
Spread warm garlic bread with tarter sauce. Build sandwiches with fried catfish and remaining ingredients.