Fried Catfish Tacos Recipe
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Ingredients
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Fried Catfish Tacos Ingredients
Method
Fried Catfish Tacos Directions
- 1
Prepare the Catfish
In a bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, and black pepper. In another bowl, pour buttermilk. Dip each catfish fillet into the buttermilk and then dredge in the cornmeal mixture until well-coated.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 3
Fry the Catfish
Carefully place the coated catfish fillets in the hot oil. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 4
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Serve
Serve the tacos immediately with extra lime wedges and hot sauce on the side.