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banh mi catfish tacos | superman cooks

Banh Mi Catfish Tacos

A combination of sweet and acidic toppings on a flavorful bed of light and flaky catfish.

  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Yield: 8 tacos 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 lb fresh skinned catfish filets
  • 2 carrots, peeled and shredded
  • 1 watermelon radish
  • 1/2 C rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 C water
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 8 corn tortilla shells
  • 1/2 C mayo
  • 1/4 C chili sauce
  • 2 lemons
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chipotle powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the rice vinegar and sugar along with water. Mix until sugar is dissolved.
  2. Add carrots and allow to set for an hour (or up to 2 days).
  3. To prepare fish: heat a large skillet over medium high heat and mix the onion powder, garlic powder and chipotle powder and sprinkle over both sides of catfish.
  4. Place fish in skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes. Then turn and cook for another 3-4 minutes until done.
  5. Place corn tortillas over medium high burner for 30 seconds to warm one at a time. being careful not to burn.
  6. Slice radishes thinly, then julienne and add to carrot mixture for 5 minutes.
  7. To make sauce: combine the chili sauce, the mayo and juice of 1 lime.
  8. To assemble taco: slice catfish into 1/2 inch slices and add to bottom of taco shell. Drain the carrot and radish mixture and top catfish along with a few pieces of cilantro. Drizzle sauce over top and serve with a lime wedge for squeezing right before eating.
  9. Serve with your favorite chips and salsa
  10. We also like black beans on re-fried beans as well... add at your discretion.
  • Author: Superman Cooks
  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Entree
  • Cuisine: Vietnamese

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