Best Blackened Catfish Tacos Recipes

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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings (8 tacos)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Vegetable oil, for oiling the grill grates
8 tortillas, flour or corn (8-inch diameter)
1/4 cup Cajun blackening seasoning
1 pound catfish fillets
1 red onion, sliced into thick rings
2 vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped
1 avocado, diced
1/2 cup sour cream
Lime wedges, for serving
1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
Hot sauce, for serving

Steps:

Coat a grill rack with oil and preheat the grill on high for 5 minutes.
Place the blackening seasoning in a shallow baking dish. Roll the catfish in the seasoning until well coated. Reduce the grill to medium-high, and grill the onions over direct heat until well browned and wilting, turning once, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, grill the fish over direct heat until cooked through, turning once, about 6 minutes. At the same time, place the tortillas directly on the grill for 1 minute per side. Stack the tortillas and wrap them in foil or a clean towel to keep warm.
Arrange the fish on a plate, and flake into bite-size pieces with a fork. Transfer the onions to a separate plate. Place the tomatoes, avocado, sour cream, lime wedges and cilantro in separate bowls. Set out with the warm tortillas and hot sauce, and invite guests to make their own tacos.

Blackened Catfish Po'Boy Tacos With Cajun Remoulade image

Provided by Bren in LR

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 (6 ounce) fillets catfish (Blackened Catfish Recipe begins)
1/4 cup blackened red fish seasoning
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups shredded lettuce (or shredded cabbage)
2 plum tomatoes, medium dice
12 (4 -5 inch) flour tortillas
salt and white pepper (to taste)
1 cup mayonnaise (Cajun Remoulade Recipe begins)
4 gherkins, minced
2 tablespoons red peppers, minced
2 tablespoons creole mustard
2 teaspoons capers, rinsed and chopped
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 lemons, juiced
salt and white pepper (to taste)

Steps:

Blackened Catfish.
Season fish liberally on one side with blackening spice and a small amount of salt and pepper. Set aside.
Place cast iron skillet on a burner and turn on high for about 3 minutes, until it becomes very hot. Turn off flame, add oil and place fish, seasoning side down, in pan.
Turn flame back on and cook fish, seasoning side down, until translucent, about 5 minutes. The fish will turn white except for a small amount of pink in center. At this point, turn off heat and flip fish over in pan.
Allow to sit in pan for about 1 minute. Remove from pan and place on a paper towel to absorb some of residual oil.
Heat three tortillas in microwave for 30 seconds, to warm. Spread a small amount of remoulade on each tortilla, then lay three roughly equal-sized portions of fish on individual tacos. Top with lettuce (or cabbage) and tomato, then dollop a generous portion of remoulade on top of tacos. Makes 4 servings of 3 tacos.
Remoulade:.
In a bowl, combine all the ingredients and stir.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.5, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 93.5, Sodium 1477.8, Carbohydrate 50.9, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 4.5, Protein 34.7

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Provided by Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 head red cabbage, thinly sliced
1/4 head green cabbage, thinly sliced
4 yellow corn tortillas
Two 8-ounce skinless American catfish fillets, split lengthwise down the center
1/4 cup Creole seasoning
1/2 cup peanut or canola oil
1/2 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 avocado, cut into 8 slices
1/4 cup store-bought thousand island dressing
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish, optional

Steps:

For the ma and pa slaw: Whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, vinegar and sugar in a large bowl. Add the red and green cabbage and toss until thoroughly coated.
For the blackened catfish tacos: Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Working in batches if necessary, add the tortillas and warm 15 seconds per side; keep warm while you fry the catfish.
Coat one side of each piece of catfish with Creole seasoning. Put the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat; when hot, add the catfish seasoned-side down and cook until blackened, about 5 minutes. Flip, and cook on the second side until an instant-read thermometer reads 145 degrees F., about 5 more minutes.
Put 1 piece of catfish on each tortilla. Top with some slaw, onions and 2 slices of the avocado. Garnish each with a dollop of thousand island dressing and a few leaves of cilantro, if using. Serve immediately.