Blackened Catfish Tacos Recipe

Name: Blackened Catfish Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 head red cabbage, thinly sliced; 1/4 head green cabbage, thinly sliced; 4 yellow corn tortillas; Two 8-ounce skinless American catfish fillets, split lengthwise down the center; 1/4 cup Creole seasoning; 1/2 cup peanut or canola oil; 1/2 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced; 1 avocado, cut into 8 slices; 1/4 cup store-bought thousand island dressing; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish, optional

Servings: persons

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 head red cabbage, thinly sliced
1/4 head green cabbage, thinly sliced
4 yellow corn tortillas
Two 8-ounce skinless American catfish fillets, split lengthwise down the center
1/4 cup Creole seasoning
1/2 cup peanut or canola oil
1/2 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 avocado, cut into 8 slices
1/4 cup store-bought thousand island dressing
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish, optional

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For the ma and pa slaw: Whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, vinegar and sugar in a large bowl.
2
Add the red and green cabbage and toss until thoroughly coated.
3
For the blackened catfish tacos: Heat a medium skillet over medium heat.
4
Working in batches if necessary, add the tortillas and warm 15 seconds per side; keep warm while you fry the catfish.
5
Coat one side of each piece of catfish with Creole seasoning.
6
Put the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat; when hot, add the catfish seasoned-side down and cook until blackened, about 5 minutes.
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Flip, and cook on the second side until an instant-read thermometer reads 145 degrees F., about 5 more minutes.
8
Put 1 piece of catfish on each tortilla.
9
Top with some slaw, onions and 2 slices of the avocado.
10
Garnish each with a dollop of thousand island dressing and a few leaves of cilantro, if using.
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Serve immediately.
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This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition.
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The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice, 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Blackened Catfish Tacos falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Blackened Catfish Tacos

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