Fish Tacos Recipe
Farm-raised catfish with tortilla-chip breading, pan-fried & topped with cabbage, pico de gallo, vegan chipotle aioli & cilantro. Served on flour tortillas with chips & house-made salsa.
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Ingredients
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Fish Tacos
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Breading
In a shallow bowl, crush the tortilla chips into fine crumbs. Place the flour in another shallow bowl, and beat the eggs in a third bowl.
- 2
Bread the Catfish
Dip each catfish fillet into the flour, then the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the crushed tortilla chips. Ensure that each fillet is evenly coated.
- 3
Fry the Catfish
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded catfish fillets and fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 4
Assemble the Tacos
Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Place a fried catfish fillet on each tortilla, and top with shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, a drizzle of vegan chipotle aioli, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
- 5
Serve
Serve the tacos with house-made salsa and extra tortilla chips on the side.