Description
These Southern-style catfish tacos are full of flavor with a perfect balance of crispy fish, creamy fish taco sauce, and a refreshing, crunchy slaw. Whether you’re serving a casual dinner or a gathering, these tacos are sure to impress.
Ingredients
For the Fish:
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1 pound white fish such as cod or tilapia
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2 teaspoons olive oil
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8 6-inch corn or flour tortillas
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1 batch fish taco sauce
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1 avocado, sliced (optional)
For the Seasoning:
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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Juice of 1 lime
For the Slaw:
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3 cups shredded cabbage (or bagged, unprepared cole slaw mix)
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1/3 cup loosely packed cilantro
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1/4 cup mayo
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Juice of 1 lime
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1 teaspoon honey
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Salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Prepare the Fish:
In a small bowl, combine chili powder, salt, garlic powder, cumin, and lime juice to make a seasoning blend. Rub the seasoning evenly over the white fish fillets. -
Cook the Fish:
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the seasoned fish for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden and flaky. Once cooked, remove the fish from the skillet and break it into large pieces with a fork. -
Prepare the Slaw:
In a medium bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, cilantro, mayo, lime juice, and honey. Season with salt and cracked black pepper to taste. Toss until well combined. -
Warm the Tortillas:
Heat the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 1 minute per side, or until warm and slightly toasted. -
Assemble the Tacos:
Place a few pieces of the cooked fish on each tortilla. Top with a spoonful of crunchy slaw. Optionally, add slices of avocado and a drizzle of the fish taco sauce.
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Serve:
Serve the tacos immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
Fish Taco Sauce: For the fish taco sauce, you can use a store-bought version or make your own by mixing sour cream, lime juice, a little chipotle chili, and a pinch of salt.
Alternative Slaw: You can make the slaw spicier by adding a few chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying, Tossing
- Cuisine: Southern, Mexican
Keywords: fish tacos, catfish tacos, crunchy slaw, southern tacos, easy tacos, fish dinner