Southern Catfish Tacos with Chipotle Lime Slaw

These Southern catfish tacos combine crispy, spiced catfish with a zesty chipotle lime slaw for a bold and flavorful meal. Perfect for a casual dinner or a gathering, this recipe showcases the vibrant culinary influences of the region, where catfish takes on exciting new forms.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 catfish fillets
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 2 cups cabbage, shredded (garden or locally grown)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp chipotle in adobo, minced
  • 1 tbsp lime juice (garden or locally grown)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a shallow dish, combine cornmeal, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Coat the catfish fillets in the mixture.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. In a bowl, mix cabbage, sour cream, chipotle, lime juice, salt, and black pepper to make the slaw.
  4. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
  5. Assemble the tacos by adding fried catfish and chipotle lime slaw to each tortilla. Serve immediately.
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