FISH TACOS WITH FRESH SALSA

Fish Tacos With Fresh Salsa image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

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1 large tomatillo, husked, rinsed and chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving
1/2 jalapeno pepper, minced (remove seeds for less heat)
Kosher salt
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 1/4 pounds catfish fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup instant flour (such as Wondra) or cornstarch
8 corn tortillas, warmed
1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce

Steps:

Make the salsa: Mix the tomatillo, tomato, onion, cilantro, lime juice and jalapeno in a bowl and season with salt.
Heat 1/2 inch vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Season the fish with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then toss with the flour in a bowl. Fry the fish in 2 batches, turning as needed, until golden brown and just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per batch. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; season with salt.
Fill the tortillas with the fish, lettuce and salsa. Serve the tacos with lime wedges.