I remember the first time I heard about Fish Tacos. I thought the mixture of seafood and Mexican cuisine was a joke. Well, I soon learned to love that balance of Southwestern flavors such as Cilantro, Avocado, Lime and Salsa with the richness of freshly fried fish. This is a “joke” I can’t get enough of.
Ingredients
- 5 – Medium Catfish Fillets
- 2 – Large Eggs
- 1 – Cup Seasoned Fish-Fry mixture such as Zatarain’s
- Vegetable Oil for Frying
- 2 – Avacodos
- 1 Cup – Cilantro Leaves
- 1 Cup – Mild Cheddar Cheese, Grated
- 1 Cup – Salsa
- 1 Cup – Chopped Tomatoes
- 1 – Yellow, Red or Orange Bell Pepper, thin sliced
- 1 Cup – Pickled Jalapeno Pepper Slices
- 1 Cup – Sour Cream
- 2 – Limes cut in 1/8s
Preparation
- Cut the 5 Catfish Fillets into 20 smaller fillets. Each whole fillet will make 4 pie-shaped fillets.
- Prepare for stovetop frying with 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in pan. Heat to 350 degrees. NOTE: Take extra safety precautions to maintain the proper oil temperature.
- As you heat the oil, set-up a dredging station of lightly beaten eggs in one container and Fish-Fry mixture in another. Dredge the mini fillets through the egg and then the seasoned fish-fry mix, and into the oil.
- Cook in batches small enough to maintain the oil temperature. Cook until the fish turn a rich medium brown as shown in the photo. Remove to drain on paper towels or a wire drain rack. Repeat until all the fish is cooked. [No sampling]
- There are thousands of ingredient combinations, so dinner at our house is a “Build Your Own Fish Taco Fiesta.” Simply place the Flour Tortillas in a heating bin on the table, put the remaining ingredients in bowls. This includes: Avacodos, Cilantro, Mild Cheddar Cheese, Salsa, Chopped Tomatoes, Bell Pepper Slices, Jalapeno Peppers, Sour Cream. Then just let the passing and buildin’ begin.
Substitutions
- You may use Tilapia instead of Catfish.
- Traditionalist use thinly shaved cabbage rather than lettuce. Our family prefers lettuce.
- You may substitute Fresh Jalapeno Peppers for the Pickled Peppers. Be sure to remove the seeds, slice thin and remember your hands are covered in the juice from the Jalapeno Peppers. Steer clear of your eyes.
Sides
Serve with traditional Tex-Mex favorites such as Spanish Rice, Corn Chips and Charro Beans.
Note: Man! That fish is really hot if you try to sample it right out of the frying pan!
Serves 8 Adults + Kids
The Grandkids set the table.
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