Catfish and Slaw Tacos

Ingredients

• 1 lb catfish fillet (fresh or frozen)
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (like Tabasco)
• 2 1/2 cups cabbage, shredded (about 1/2 small head)
• 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
• 1/4 cup cornmeal
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil (more if needed)
• 16 corn tortillas or 8 flour tortillas
• lime wedge
• hot pepper sauce (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Thaw catfish, if using frozen.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, combine lime juice, mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; add cabbage and toss.

3. 3

   Rinse fish fillets and pat dry with paper towels; cut into 1 inch strips and season with Cajun seasoning.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, combine cornmeal and flour.

5. 5

   Add fish strips and toss to coat.

6. 6

   Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook catfish, in batches, about 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and fish is flaky.

7. 7

   Wrap tortillas with paper towels and heat in microwave 1 minute or toast tortillas in a dry skillet.

8. 8

   If using corn tortillas, stack two and layer with fish and slaw.

9. 9

   Serve tacos with remaining sauce from slaw, lime wedges, and additional hot pepper sauce, if desired.