Southwestern Recipes
Grilled Catfish Tacos with Citrus Slaw
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
Tacos
- 4 (6 ounce) U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish fillets
- 1 tablespoon mild or hot chili powder
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice
- 4 flour tortillas, "soft taco" (10 inch) size
- Citrus Slaw
- Lemon and/or lime wedges
- Cilantro leaves (optional)
Citrus Slaw
- 2 cups prepared cole slaw mix
- 1 cup orange sections, diced
- 1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup vertically sliced red onion
- 2 tablespoons vegtable oil
- 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare grill.
Tacos
- Combine chili powder, oil and lemon/lime juice in a small bowl; brush over both sides of fillets.
- Arrange in a wire grilling basket coated with cooking spray.
- Place grilling basket on a grill rack; grill for 6 to 8 minutes on each side until catfish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
- Slice fillet; place sliced catfish on a tortilla and top with Citrus Slaw.
- Squeeze lemon and/or lime over slaw.
- Garnish with cilantro, if desired.
Citrus Slaw
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl; tossing gently. Cover and chill.
Nutrition
Per serving: 518 calories; 38 g carbohydrates; 27 g fat; 33 g protein; 559 mg sodium; 80 mg cholesterol; 3 g fiber
Attribution
Recipe and photo used with permission from:
The Catfish Institute