Cajun Catfish Tacos
Crispy catfish fillets with a zesty Cajun spice blend, served in warm tortillas with tangy slaw and creamy avocado-lime sauce. These flavorful tacos will transport your taste buds straight to the streets of New Orleans.
ingredients
- 1 lb catfish fillets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 8 small tortillas
- 2 cups coleslaw mix
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
steps
- 1.
In a shallow bowl, combine flour, Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 2.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3.
Coat catfish fillets in the flour mixture, shaking off excess, and fry until golden brown and crispy, around 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- 4.
In a separate bowl, mix coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, mustard, apple cider vinegar, and lime juice until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5.
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat until pliable.
- 6.
Spread a generous amount of the slaw mixture on each tortilla, top with a crispy catfish fillet, and garnish with avocado slices and fresh cilantro.
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