Jul 14 2026

Fish Fry Tacos Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Fried Southern U.S.A. Farmed Catfish, Remoulade Sauce, Citrus Slaw, fresh Jalapeños, Cilantro, Pickled Green Tomatoes flour tortillas.

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Ingredients

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Fish

Method

Fish Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Catfish

    Rinse the catfish fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Coat the Fillets

    In a shallow dish, combine cornmeal, flour, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Dredge each catfish fillet in the mixture until evenly coated.

  3. 3

    Fry the Catfish

    Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the coated catfish fillets and fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Remoulade Sauce Preparation

  1. 4

    Mix the Sauce

    In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, and salt. Mix until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Citrus Slaw Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare the Slaw

    In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, shredded carrot, sliced red onion, and chopped cilantro.

  2. 6

    Dress the Slaw

    In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, and salt. Pour over the slaw mixture and toss until all the vegetables are well coated.

Assemble Tacos

  1. 7

    Warm the Tortillas

    In a dry skillet, warm the flour tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.

  2. 8

    Fill the Tacos

    Place a fried catfish fillet on each tortilla, top with citrus slaw, a drizzle of remoulade sauce, sliced jalapeños, and pickled green tomatoes.

  3. 9

    Serve

    Serve the fish fry tacos immediately with lime wedges on the side, if desired.

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