Fried Flounder Tacos Recipe
Southern fried flounder served in tacos over house slaw with chips & salsa
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Ingredients
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Fried Flounder
House Slaw
Taco Assembly
Method
Fried Flounder
- 1
Prepare the Breading
In a shallow dish, combine flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
- 2
Prepare the Egg Wash
In another shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until thoroughly combined.
- 3
Bread the Flounder
Dip each flounder fillet first into the egg wash, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in the flour mixture, coating evenly.
- 4
Fry the Flounder
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded flounder fillets. Fry for about 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
House Slaw
- 5
Prepare the Slaw
In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage and shredded carrot.
- 6
Make the Dressing
In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- 7
Combine Slaw and Dressing
Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrot mixture. Toss thoroughly to combine. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Taco Assembly
- 8
Warm the Tortillas
In a dry skillet over medium heat, warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- 9
Assemble the Tacos
Place a few pieces of fried flounder on each tortilla, top with house slaw, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
- 10
Serve
Serve the tacos with lime wedges on the side, along with a bag of tortilla chips and a cup of salsa.
