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A fish po' boy is an upgrade from any regular fish sandwich.
Lets start with the French bread.
Its magicsoft, chewy, and everything you want in sandwich bread.
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A sandwich that tastes fresh, with both crispy and creamy elements?
How can you make a sandwich fancy, you ask?
Make a build your own sandwich board for a crowd.
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Serve it with a bowl of chips and dip or even a simple side salad and youre all set.
Traditionally, it is served withFrench fries.
Your options are endless.
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The Martin brothers, Benny and Clovis, decided to feed streetcar drivers who were on strike.
The Martin brothers were streetcar conductors, which is why they were compelled to feed streetcar workers on strike.
They later opened their own restaurant in the French Market called Martin Brothers Coffee Stand and Restaurant.
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The sandwich has remained a staple of New Orleans culture for nearly a century now.
Any street you walk down in NOLA has signs for po boys.
There are also a lot of fusion po boys out there.
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Viet-Cajun style cooking and po boy has been a major trend down in New Orleans.
The Best Fish for Po Boys
Use catfish for a true Louisiana Fish Po Boy.
We like it sliced thin and double battered to give it the right amount of crunch.
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Luckily, we have many fresh seafood markets here in New Orleans.
I can purchase catfish filleted for me, cut as thin or thick as I may want.
I know some areas have an abundance of fish markets, while others dont.
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Dont worry, this recipe is flexible.
The most complicated part is frying the fish.
Everything else is just about putting the sandwich together.
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Making a Remoulade Sauce
Remoulade sauce is basically a fancier mayonnaise with spices.
Taste and add more cayenne pepper, if desired.
Set aside until ready to use.
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In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, Cajun seasoning, and cayenne pepper.
In another large bowl whisk to combine the eggs and water.
Set the two bowls side by side.
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You will start with the cornmeal mixture.
Dip both sides of the fish into cornmeal mixture.
Then, dip the fish into the egg mixture and let any excess drip off.
Dip the fish back into the cornmeal mixture and coat both sides for a double coating.
Set the breaded fish on the sheet pan lined with a baking rack until you are ready to fry.
Repeat until all of the fish is coated.
Carefully put each fish filet into the hot oil.
Split launch the French bread.
Slather the remoulade on the inside of both sides of the bread.
Layer the bread with lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, sliced onions, and fried fish.
Assemble the remaining sandwiches.
Cut sandwiches into desired portions.
Serve fish po boys with fries, chips, or a salad!
