Catfish Po' Boy

A Catfish Po' Boy is a classic Louisiana sandwich featuring crispy, cornmeal-crusted fried catfish served on a toasted French baguette. It is typically dressed with shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, pickles, and a generous spread of mayonnaise or remoulade sauce. This beloved sandwich is a staple of New Orleans cuisine, often found at po' boy shops and casual eateries throughout the Gulf Coast region.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in both carbohydrates and fat, primarily from the fried fish coating and the bread, while also providing a good source of protein from the catfish. A typical serving contains roughly 600-800 calories, with notable amounts of omega-3 fatty acids from the fish and iron from the cornmeal.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	680 kcal
Protein	32 g
Carbs	58 g
Fat	34 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	1250 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Iron	3.2 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Vitamin C	10 mg
Vitamin B12	2.1 mcg
Niacin (B3)	6.5 mg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Magnesium	45 mg

Per 1 sandwich (about 340 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The po' boy sandwich has deep roots in New Orleans history, said to have originated during a 1929 streetcar strike when the Martin brothers served free sandwiches to the 'poor boys' on strike. Nutritionally, catfish is a lean freshwater fish that offers a milder alternative to saltwater varieties, making it a popular choice in Southern American cooking.