Dinner for 3
Baked Catfish Po'Boy
Cornmeal-coated catfish bakes until flaky, then fills a baguette with lettuce, tomatoes, and seasoned mustard mayonnaise.
$36.48for 4 servings
$9.12 per serving$36.48 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 3servings as written
- $$$$typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tuna steak, mahi, halibut, trout$11.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $11.99Typical price |
| Buttermilk$0.05/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.32Typical price |
| Cornmeal, grits, polenta$0.08/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Bagels, English muffins, croissants$0.70 each typical | 18 | $12.60Typical price |
| Romaine and salad greens$2.49 each typical | 0.5 | $1.00Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $1.24Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | a little | $0.00Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $27.36 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsMustard, mayo, ketchupAsian sauces and pastesRelish, dressings, steak sauceDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb catfish fillets
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 tbsp cajun creole seasoning mix
- 18 inch french baguette
- 2 cup romaine lettuce
- 2 tomatoes
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tsp dijon or grainy mustard
- 1/4 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 tsp prepared horseradish
- 1 tsp cajun creole seasoning mix
- 3/4 tsp parsley
- 1 dash garlic powder
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and oil a baking sheet.
- Soak the catfish in buttermilk for 5 minutes, then coat the fillets with cornmeal and Cajun seasoning.
- Bake the catfish for 12 to 15 minutes, until it reaches 145 F and flakes easily.
- Mix the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, Cajun seasoning, parsley, and garlic powder in a bowl.
- Split the baguette, spread it with the sauce, and fill it with lettuce, tomatoes, and baked catfish.
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