Fried Catfish & Collard Green Taco
Crispy, golden-fried catfish meets tender, garlicky collard greens in a warm tortilla for a Southern-inspired taco with bold flavors. Perfect for an easy and delicious meal!
Ingredients
- Ingredients
- 2 catfish fillets
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- Oil for frying
- 1 bunch collard greens chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 onion diced
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 small tortillas
- Hot sauce optional
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Catfish
- Soak the catfish fillets in buttermilk for at least 10 minutes.
2. Prepare the Collard Greens
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until soft. Add collard greens, apple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes, and cook until tender. Set aside.
3. Coat the Catfish
- In a bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Remove catfish from buttermilk, coat evenly in the dry mixture, and set aside.
4. Fry the Catfish
- Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F. Fry catfish for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
5. Assemble the Tacos
- Warm the tortillas, add a generous portion of collard greens, top with crispy fried catfish, and drizzle with hot sauce if desired.
6. Serve & Enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure your oil is at the right temperature to achieve the crispiest crust on your catfish.
- Slice the catfish into smaller pieces for easier taco assembly.
- Swap catfish for shrimp or crispy tofu for a different take.
- Try pickled onions or coleslaw for an extra crunch.