Southern Style Catfish Tacos

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 large limes, divided
• 4 (6 ounce) catfish fillets, skin removed and cut into 1-inch-thick strips
• 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons ground red pepper
• 2 teaspoons lemon pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• vegetable oil
• 8 (6 inch) corn tortillas or 8 (6 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
• 1 cup thinly shredded green cabbage
• 1 cup thinly shredded purple cabbage
• creamy ranch salad dressing (marie's is the best)
• salsa
• ripe avocado, sliced
• tomato, diced
• fresh cilantro, minced
• sour cream

Recipe

• 1 squeeze juice of 1 lime over fish. combine cornmeal and next 6 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic freezer bag. pat fish dry with paper towels and place in bag, shaking to coat.
• 2 pour oil to a depth of 1 1/2 inches in a large deep skillet; heat to 325 degrees. in batches, fry catfish in the hot oil 2 - 3 minutes or until crispy and golden brown. drain on paper towels.
• 3 place catfish in warmed tortillas; top evenly with cabbage, desired amount of salad dressing, salsa and toppings. cut remaining 2 limes into wedges and serve with tacos.