Fish Tacos!

[indaswamp]

Great day on the water and awesome meal from the catch. Nice job all the way around Keith… and those pics are cool!

Thanks Rafter! fish were in the shallow water 2-5' deep up under the trees....waiting for the caterpillars to fall out of the trees. It is just starting so fishing will get better over the next 6 weeks.

Great catch and good eats. Still waiting for the ice to disappear on some of our lakes.

Thanks Winterrider. We have perfect weather here....lows mid 50's, highs mid 70's. Does not get any better for South Louisiana.....and no mosquitos!!!

That looks amazing !!

Thanks jax!

Looks great Keith , and what an awesome day outside .


The older I get , the more I like it that way .

Thanks Rich. I am the same way...I love the peace and serenity out on the water.....alone......and with a limit of 100 catfish per man, I really don't need any help! LOL!!!

 

[jcam222]

Grata on the ride! I love fish tacos and I love food catfish. Those looked like perfect eaters

 

[indaswamp]

Grata on the ride! I love fish tacos and I love food catfish. Those looked like perfect eaters

Thanks jcam! They were perfect eaters. The 'everything is right with the world" did not last....noticed the trailer tires leaning in at the top on both sides This morning....Crap! Now I gotta buy a new axle for the trailer! The shop is making it, will be ready sometime tomorrow...

The old axle...

 

[JLinza]

Looks great, I need to fish other states. Colorado is great for trout, but when you've had it all your life... it gets old pretty quick. Plus, too many people on the river these days... I'm getting off track. That meal looks fantastic

 

[SmokingUPnorth]

I don’t know how you do it with the gators. Me being from the north I automatically assume that they attack you anytime they see you… the same way I think sharks sit I. Waters waiting for humans to get in so they can attack them too

 

[chef k-dude]

You might get me to actually like fish tacos made like this!

 

[millerbuilds]

Spring catfish run is just starting here in south Louisiana, so time to break in my new boat. I went alone this past Saturday...after ironing out all the kinks, I finally got on the water around 9am.

First fish on the boat 5 minutes after I started fishing....
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Bites came in waves... pick up 2-3 channel cats here...move and find more. Ended the day at 2pm with 11 nice channel cats all 1-2#. I did lose 4-5 fish and one was over 3# for sure. What a great day! enough fish for a meal which is all I was really after. Felt good to wet a line. First trip of the spring for me.
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It was a fun day! Wall to wall sunshine, slight north breeze, 75*F...
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I had company....guessing 7 foot on this gator.
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Saw a 10 footer, but he would not let me get any closer for a photo. The cypress knees make the gator look smaller than he really is. Trust me-he is a legit 10 footer...
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And next night....dinner night with friends. We decided on fish tacos and Brazilian black beans.


Homemade salsa and chips for appetizer...
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Some of the Fillets...
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The slaw and cilantro...
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Brazilian black beans...
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Fish onda grill...
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The flip....
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And done!
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The sauce...
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Sliced avocado...
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The plate...
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Wow!!!! That looks amazing, what an awesome cook!

- Jason

 

[indaswamp]

Looks great, I need to fish other states. Colorado is great for trout, but when you've had it all your life... it gets old pretty quick. Plus, too many people on the river these days... I'm getting off track. That meal looks fantastic

Thanks JLinza!

I don’t know how you do it with the gators. Me being from the north I automatically assume that they attack you anytime they see you… the same way I think sharks sit I. Waters waiting for humans to get in so they can attack them too

Meh....I'm use to them. I was actually washing my hands in the water with that gator on a log not 30 ft. away...LOL!!!

There is a big difference between an educated and uneducated gator. All the big ones are educated and steer clear of boats. It's the young ones 3' and smaller that you gotta worry about.

You might get me to actually like fish tacos made like this!

Thanks chef k-dude! Best damn fish taco recipe on the planet IMO. And the only fish tacos I love....

Wow!!!! That looks amazing, what an awesome cook!

- Jason

Thanks Jason!

 

[indaswamp]

New axle installed. Ready to fish.

And....blackened catfish, steamed broccoli with shredded gouda cheese and salted avocado for dinner tonight. Very quick meal...on the plate in less than 10min....

Close up....money shot!

Delicious!!!

 

[Gonna Smoke]

Keith, you know I love to fish and eat fish. I don't think those tacos could be any better and with the perfect size fillets, too!!

Sucks about the axle, but you know how it is owning and especially using a boat. Enough time goes by, something is going to need repairing or replacing...

Edit to add that I need more info on the Brazilian Black Beans...

 

[Kvgsqtii]

Looks killer! What's the sauce/marinade you put on the fish for the tacos?

 

[indaswamp]

Here ya go fellas...

Gonna Smoke ; Kvgsqtii

Adjust cayenne to taste. The 1 TBSP cayenne is for when I cook for the guys at the firehouse. When I cook with kids and women eating, I bump it down to 1 tsp....

edit to add:
I forgot the cilantro. add to taste in the slaw, plus more on the side for extra...

 

[indaswamp]

Gonna Smoke
I basically use this same recipe,
https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/feijoada-time.311425/

but I add tasso instead of smoked sausage. But really any meat will work. And I squeeze 1 orange into the pot along with 1 lime, add the squeezed fruit into the pot to simmer, but pull that before serving. Some recipes call for the addition of milk, which I do add. 1/2-1 cup usually.....

 

[mosparky]

I have never had a fish taco in my life, but I love me some catfish. I just can't seem to wrap my head around Cabbage on a taco. My mind says it's a texture that don't belong. If anything is going to get me to give it a shot, it's this !! Looks good is an understatement to the highest degree. Now I gotta start fishing again.

 

[indaswamp]

I have never had a fish taco in my life, but I love me some catfish. I just can't seem to wrap my head around Cabbage on a taco. My mind says it's a texture that don't belong. If anything is going to get me to give it a shot, it's this !! Looks good is an understatement to the highest degree. Now I gotta start fishing again.

Here ya go....open face plate shot before the wrap....

 

[indaswamp]

Real good! Promise!!

 

[civilsmoker]

Here ya go....open face plate shot before the wrap....
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I mean that is just perfect!!!

 

[DRKsmoking]

Well Keith
First off Was not going to open the post as for Not a big Fish Taco lover.

But never judge a book by its cover, so true.

I just don't think of fish and taco together. Mainly because had a bad one many years ago, so there is that.
And I really don't like hard shell tacos, first bite and they always break apart on me, lol Maybe it s me.

So I was very happy to see what you did, using flat bread. So to me this is a win for sure and it looks and sounds fantastic.
So double win there.

And before I read the whole post I was going to say , Give me a big plate of the fish fillets fried up and some fresh limes or lemons. And I'm in heaven. And in the later picks you did just that.

Now to me this is not just some random fish fry post. This was a post of the most relaxing day a guy could have. First day to take out the boat. No worries or pressure of hoping someone else can catch a fish with you . As you are alone. And that is a great day for me.
And the beauty of the waters you call home. Fantastic.

So in closing, good day in the boat , on the water and on the plate. What else can a person ask for .

David

 

[Buckeyedude]

Fishing AND tacos on the same day........Talk aboat winning!

 

[Buckeyedude]

Thanks jcam! They were perfect eaters. The 'everything is right with the world" did not last....noticed the trailer tires leaning in at the top on both sides This morning....Crap! Now I gotta buy a new axle for the trailer! The shop is making it, will be ready sometime tomorrow...

The old axle...
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B.O.A.T.