Cajun Catfish Tacos
Spice up your taco night with these Cajun Catfish Tacos. Featuring perfectly seasoned catfish, these tacos are sure to be a hit with their bold flavors and crunchy slaw.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound catfish fillets
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 small flour or corn tortillas
2 cups shredded cabbage
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Rub the catfish fillets with Cajun seasoning, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the catfish fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- While the fish is cooking, prepare the slaw by combining shredded cabbage, carrots, cilantro, mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Once the catfish is cooked, flake it into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble the tacos by placing a generous amount of slaw on each tortilla, then top with pieces of catfish.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.
Notes
For extra flavor, serve with a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of cheese.
These tacos pair well with a side of black beans and rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: Approximately 350 calories
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