Open Faced Catfish Sandwich With Jalapeno Tartar Sauce Recipe

• 4 x thick slices sourdough bread
• 2 Tbsp. butter or possibly margarine
• 1 x garlic clove - (to 2)
• 1 c. buttermilk
• 1/2 c. flour
• 1/2 c. cornmeal
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper or possibly to taste
• 1 tsp dry thyme
•     Salt to taste
•     Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
• 4 x catfish fillets - (abt 6 ounce ea)
• 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil - (to 4 tbspns) for frying
• 2 c. arugula, escarole or possibly other greens rinsed and dry
• 1/2 c. mayonnaise
• 1 x jalapeno pepper cored, seeded,
•     and chopped
• 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley
• 1 Tbsp. chopped onion
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 tsp prepared horseradish
• 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest
• 1/4 tsp salt

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