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Fried Catfish Taco With Chipotle Slaw Recipe

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Step #1 Using a sharp knife, cut the catfish filets into 1-inch strips on the diagonal.
Step #2 Place fish in a medium mixing bowl with the milk, Creole mustard, hot sauce, 1/2 tsp of salt & cayenne pepper.
Step #3 Stir to thoroughly mix & put in the fridge for 1 hr.
Step #4 Make the Chipotle Slaw by combining the chipotle, mayonnaise, honey & lime juice In a large-ish mixing bowl.
Step #5 Add the shredded cabbage, onions, 1/4 tsp salt & thoroughly mix.
Step #6 Refrigerate until ready to assemble the tacos.
Step #7 Heat the vegetable oil in a cast-iron skillet or a deep fryer until a thermometer registers 350 degrees.
Step #8 In a shallow plate, mix the flour, cornmeal & creole seasoning.
Step #9 Dredge each piece of fish in the flour mixture until well coated on all sides.
Step #10 When the oil is hot, carefully place the fish in the hot oil & deep fry until the fish is golden brown on all sides, about 2 mins.
Step #11 Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fish to a paper-lined plate to drain.
Step #12 Spice up with salt & pepper to taste.
Step #13 Using tongs, quickly dip the corn tortillas in the hot oil until they begin to sizzle.
Step #14 Transfer to paper-lined plates to drain briefly, then serve, with the catfish & slaw divided among the hot taco shells.
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