Fried Catfish Tacos, Remoulade, Cabbage Slaw, & Pico De Gallo Recipe
Savor the bold flavors of our Fried Catfish Tacos, featuring crispy, golden catfish nestled in soft tortillas. Topped with zesty remoulade, vibrant cabbage slaw, and fresh pico de gallo, each bite delivers a delightful crunch and a burst of flavor that will transport you straight to the coast. Dive into this coastal classic and let your taste buds dance!
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Ingredients
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Fried Catfish Tacos
Method
Fried Catfish Tacos
- 1
Prepare the Catfish
In a large bowl, soak the catfish fillets in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Mix the Coating
In a separate bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Coat the Catfish
Remove catfish from buttermilk and allow excess to drip off. Dredge each fillet in the cornmeal mixture, pressing to adhere.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 5
Fry the Catfish
Fry catfish fillets for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- 6
Warm the Tortillas
In a separate skillet, warm corn tortillas over medium heat until pliable.
- 7
Assemble the Tacos
Place a piece of fried catfish on each tortilla, top with cabbage slaw and pico de gallo.
