Blackened Catfish Po' Boy

Ingredients

• 2 large Catfish fillets
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 2 pieces French bread or Hoagie rolls
• 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 cup Shredded lettuce
• 4 slices Tomato slices
• 8 slices Dill pickle chips
• 1 teaspoon Hot sauce(optional)
• 2 wedges Lemon wedges

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat the catfish fillets completely dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear.

2. 2

   Melt the butter in a small bowl and dip each fillet into the butter, coating both sides.

3. 3

   Generously coat both sides of the buttered fish with the Cajun seasoning, pressing it in slightly.

4. 4

   Heat a heavy cast-iron skillet over high heat until it is extremely hot and just starting to smoke.

5. 5

   Place the fillets in the dry skillet and pour a teaspoon of remaining melted butter over each.

6. 6

   Cook for about 3 minutes per side until the crust is dark brown/black and the fish flakes easily.

7. 7

   Toast the bread lightly and spread a thick layer of mayonnaise on the bottom half.

8. 8

   Assemble the sandwich with the blackened catfish, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and a squeeze of lemon.