Crispy Black Drum Tacos Recipe

Name: Crispy Black Drum Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Fish Fry ( I used Zatarains) or 2 cups all-purpose flour; Louisiana Fresh Black Drum (cut into strips); 1/4 Cup toasted and finely chopped Pecans; Canola Oil; Corn tortillas; Red Cabbage; Iceberg lettuce; 1/4 Cup Mayo; 2 Tablespoons White wine vinegar; Salt & pepper; 1 Garlic clove finely chopped or 1 teaspoon garlic powder; Limes

Servings: persons

Fish Fry ( I used Zatarains) or 2 cups all-purpose flour
Louisiana Fresh Black Drum (cut into strips)
1/4 Cup toasted and finely chopped Pecans
Canola Oil
Corn tortillas
Red Cabbage
Iceberg lettuce
1/4 Cup Mayo
2 Tablespoons White wine vinegar
Salt & pepper
1 Garlic clove finely chopped or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Limes

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Cabbage Slaw:
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Thinly slice red cabbage and iceberg lettuce and place in a bowl. Add mayo, vinegar, garlic and salt and pepper to taste. Combine and let sit while you cook the fish.
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For the fish:
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Combine fish fry, chopped pecans and seasoning to taste. Coat all sides of the fish with the breading mixture and pan fry or deep fry at 350 degrees till fish is golden brown (usually about 2-3 minutes).
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Take 4-5 tortillas and steam them in the microwave wrapped in damp paper towels for 1 minute 15 seconds.
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Assembly:
7
Place 2-3 pieces of fish in the middle of each tortilla, top with slaw and a squeeze of lime.
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Recipe created by Michael O'Boyle of ChickenFriedGourmet.com

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Fish Fry ( I used Zatarains) or 2 cups all-purpose flour, Louisiana Fresh Black Drum (cut into strips), 1/4 Cup toasted and finely chopped Pecans, Canola Oil, and more.

Yes, Crispy Black Drum Tacos falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Crispy Black Drum Tacos

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