Fried Catfish Taco With Chipotle Slaw Recipe - Cooking Index
Fried Catfish Taco With Chipotle Slaw Recipe - Cooking Index
| 2 | Catfish filets - (6 to 8 oz ea) | |
| 1/4 cup | Milk | |
| 1/4 cup | Creole mustard | |
| 1 teaspoon | Hot sauce | |
| 3/4 teaspoon | Salt | |
| 1/4 teaspoon | Cayenne pepper | |
| 1/2 cup | Flour | |
| 1/4 cup | Yellow cornmeal | |
| 1 tablespoon | Essence | |
| = (see Bayou Blast recipe) | ||
| 4 | Vegetable oil for deep-frying - (to 6) | |
| 2 teaspoons | Finely-chopped chipotle pepper in adobo | |
| = (wear gloves please!) | ||
| 1/2 cup | Mayonnaise | |
| 2 tablespoons | Honey | |
| 1 tablespoon | Lime juice | |
| 1/4 lb | Shredded white cabbage - (abt 1 cup) | |
| 1/4 lb | Shredded red cabbage - (abt 1 cup) | |
| 1/4 cup | Finely-chopped red onions | |
| 1/4 cup | Chopped green onions | |
| 8 | Crispy corn tortillas |
Using a sharp knife, cut the catfish filets into 1-inch thick strips on the diagonal. Place fish in a medium mixing bowl along with the milk, Creole mustard, hot sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and cayenne pepper and stir to thoroughly combine. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Meanwhile, make the Chipotle Slaw by combining the chipotle pepper, mayonnaise, honey and lime juice in a large mixing bowl. Stir well, then add the shredded cabbage, red onions, green onions and stir to thoroughly combine. Season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and refrigerate until ready to assemble the tacos.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large cast-iron skillet or a deep fryer until a thermometer registers 350 degrees.
In a shallow plate or bowl combine the flour, cornmeal, and Essence. Dredge each piece of fish in the flour mixture until well coated on all sides. When the oil is hot, gently place the fish in the hot oil and deep fry until the fish is golden-brown on all sides, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fish to a paper-lined plate to drain. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Using tongs, quickly dip the corn tortillas in the hot oil until they begin to sizzle. Transfer to paper-lined plates to drain briefly, then serve, with the catfish and slaw divided among the hot taco shells.
This recipe yields 4 servings.
Source:
ESSENCE OF EMERIL with Emeril Lagasse - (Show # EE-2C22) - from the TV FOOD NETWORK
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