Fried-Catfish Rolls
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Calories
- 781
- Total Fat
- 53 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 11 grams
- Cholesterol
- 78 milligrams
- Sodium
- 675 milligrams
- Carbohydrates
- 51 grams
- Dietary Fiber
- 3 grams
- Protein
- 26 grams
- Total: 30 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 20 min
Ingredients
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 to 2 jalapeno or serrano peppers, diced (remove seeds for less heat)
2 scallions, roughly chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 to 2 tablespoons pickling liquid, plus sliced pickles for garnish
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup instant flour (such as Wondra)
1 pound catfish fillets, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 12-count package miniature potato buns (do not separate)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 large ripe tomato, thinly sliced
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
Directions
- Heat about 2 inches of oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees.
- Combine the jalapeno, scallions, mayonnaise and pickling liquid in a blender; puree until almost smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place the flour in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Dredge the catfish in the flour; shake off any excess in a strainer. Working in batches, fry the fish until lightly golden and just cooked through, about 1 minute. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper-towel-lined plate; let cool. Preheat the broiler.
- While the fish cools, divide the buns into four 3-roll rows (they'll look like hot dog buns). Split open down the center; brush the tops and insides with the melted butter; broil until golden, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Toss the fried catfish with the spiced mayonnaise; divide among the buns. Garnish with tomato, pickles and celery.