BLACKENED CATFISH SANDWICH ENJOY DAN:

            BLACKENED CATFISH SANDWICH MY WAY by CHEF DAN:

Serves 2

INGREDIENTS:

1-catfish fillet

1-tablespoon honey

1/4-teaspoon EACH kosher salt & black pepper

1/2-teaspoon Gochujang

1/4-teaspoon ground cardamom

1-tablespoon prepared horseradish

2-tablespoon mayonnaise

2-tablespoon vegetable oil, divided

1-onion, halved & thinly sliced

1-green pepper, halved lengthwise, & sliced into thin stripes

1-baguette

1-teaspoon butter

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Pat the catfish dry with a paper towel.

2.   Coat with honey & season with the next 3-ingredients.

3.   Set aside.

4.   In a bowl, mix horseradish & mayonnaise.

5.   Place 1-tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

6.   When simmering, add onion & green pepper, stir to coat.

7.   Cook, stirring occasionally for about 5-7 minutes.

8.   Remove from skillet.

9.   Set aside.

10  Add remaining oil & over medium-high heat when simmering.

11  Add catfish & fry until spices are blackened, 3 minutes per side.

12  Remove from heat.

13  Split the baguette down the middle lengthwise.

14  Melt the butter in another skillet over medium-high heat.

15   Place baguette facedown in the simmering butter.

16  Toast for 3 minutes.

17  Slide toasted baguette onto a plate.

18  Spread the top half with horseradish & mayonnaise mixture.

19  Top with catfish, onion, & pepper, & serve,

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