Big Black Drum Catch, Clean, & Cook Like Never Before!
Black Dream Tacos
Ingredients:
3 lbs black drum fillets
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Avocado Crema
3-4 ripe avocado (or a container of premade guacamole, or prepared avocados about ½ cup)
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cloves garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
Mango Salsa
½ cup diced mango
¼ cup diced pickled jalapenos
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Juice of 1-2 limes
Salt to taste
Cabbage Slaw
1 bag shredded cabbage, washed (red, green cabbage, and carrots)
½ cup mayo
1 T vinegar
1 T lime juice
1 T honey
Salt and pepper
Instructions:
Preheat your grill or Blackstone to medium-high heat.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Place the black drum fillets in a Ziplock bag and pour the marinade in. Massage the bag ensuring all the filets are coated in the marinade. Allow the fish to marinate for about 15 minutes.
Place the marinated black drum fillets on the preheated grill or blackstone and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes. Once cooled slightly, break the fish into smaller pieces.
Separately, prepare the avocado crema by scooping out the flesh of the ripe avocado and placing it in a blender or food processor, Or use Prepared guacamole. Add lime juice, sour cream, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
For the salsa, combine the mango, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and salt.
Warm the tortillas on the grill or in a dry skillet for a few seconds on each side until soft and pliable. To assemble the tacos, spread a spoonful of avocado crema on each tortilla. Top with grilled black drum pieces, slaw, and mango salsa. Serve the grilled black tacos immediately with additional lime wedges on the side.
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-Melanie