Jul 13 2026

Fish Tacos Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Fried Catfish, Chimichurri Slaw, Pepper.

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Ingredients

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Fish

Taco Assembly

Method

Preparing the Fish

  1. 1

    Prepare the Breading

    In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Egg Wash

    In another bowl, beat the eggs until well combined.

  3. 3

    Bread the Catfish

    Dip each catfish fillet first into the egg wash, then dredge it in the flour and cornmeal mixture, ensuring it is fully coated.

  4. 4

    Fry the Fish

    In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the breaded catfish fillets and fry for about 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.

Making the Chimichurri Slaw

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, grated carrot, chopped parsley, chopped cilantro, and minced garlic.

  2. 6

    Make the Dressing

    In a separate small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 7

    Mix the Slaw

    Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss until everything is well coated. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.

Assembling the Tacos

  1. 8

    Warm the Tortillas

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

  2. 9

    Build the Tacos

    On each tortilla, place a piece of fried catfish, top with chimichurri slaw, and add sliced bell pepper.

  3. 10

    Serve

    Serve the tacos with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.

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