Southern Style Catfish Tacos - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    3 large limes, divided
    4 (6 ounce) catfish fillets, skin removed and cut into 1-inch-thick strips
    1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
    2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
    2 tablespoons paprika
    2 teaspoons ground red pepper
    2 teaspoons lemon pepper
    2 teaspoons salt
    1 teaspoon garlic powder
    vegetable oil
    8 (6 inch) corn tortillas or (6 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
    1 cup thinly shredded green cabbage
    1 cup thinly shredded purple cabbage
    creamy ranch salad dressing (Marie's is the best)
    salsa
    Toppings
    ripe avocado, sliced
    tomatoes, diced
    fresh cilantro, minced
    sour cream
Preparation
    Squeeze juice of 1 lime over fish. Combine cornmeal and next 6 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic freezer bag. Pat fish dry with paper towels and place in bag, shaking to coat.
    Pour oil to a depth of 1 1/2 inches in a large deep skillet; heat to 325 degrees. in batches, fry catfish in the hot oil 2 - 3 minutes or until crispy and golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
    Place catfish in warmed tortillas; top evenly with cabbage, desired amount of salad dressing, salsa and toppings. Cut remaining 2 limes into wedges and serve with tacos.

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