Southern Blackened Catfish Tacos with Fried Corn & Old Bay Aioli

Name: Southern Blackened Catfish Tacos with Fried Corn & Old Bay Aioli
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons paprika; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; Kosher salt, (as needed ); ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound catfish filets, (cut into 6 pieces); 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 slices bacon, (sliced into ½” pieces); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 ears of corn, (husked and cut off the cob); ½ teaspoon granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 2 tablespoons diced jalapeño; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; ½ cup mayonnaise; 2 cloves garlic, (minced); 2 teaspoons Old Bay® seasoning; 6 6-inch flour tortillas, warmed; 3 cups shredded purple and green cabbage; lemon wedges

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:20min

This recipe puts a southern twist on fish tacos. While southern style catfish is often served battered in cornmeal and fried, I opt to pan-fry it and serve it blackened instead.

Updated at: Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:37:01 GMT