Blackened Catfish Taco with Mango Chutney and Cilantro Black Beans

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Yields: 4 servings
==Description==
This recipe comes courtesy of Master Chef Season 2 competitor Whitney Miller. It was posted on the Master Chef website on Fox and is featured in the Master Chef Cookbook.
==Ingredients==
;For The Chutney
:
* 1 ripe mango, halved and cubed
* 1 red bell pepper, halved, cored, seeded, and chopped
* 1/2 onion, chopped
* 1/2 small jalapeño chile pepper, finely chopped
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
* 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
* Juice of 2 limes
* 1 teaspoon white vinegar
* 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
* Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
;For The Black Beans
:
* 2 tablespoons corn oil
* 1/2 onion, chopped
* 1/2 small jalapeño chile pepper, finely chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
* Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
* 15-ounce can of black beans, rinsed and drained
* Juice of 1 lime
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish
;For The Taco
:
* 2 tablespoons granulated garlic
* 2 tablespoons chili powder
* 2 tablespoons onion powder
* 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
* 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
* 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
* 2 catfish fillets, 8 ounces each, rinsed and patted dry, halved crosswise
* 2 tablespoons corn oil
* 8 flour tortillas, 6-inch size
* 1/2 cup finely shredded romaine lettuce
* 1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and cut into cubes
* 1/2 cup sour cream
==Directions==
===To Make The Chutney===
# In a pot over medium heat, combine the mango, bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, lime juice, and vinegars.
# Season with salt and pepper.
# Cook for 20 minutes, or until the chutney thickens, stirring occasionally.
# Remove from heat, cover to keep warm.
===To Make The Black Beans===
# Coat a pot with the oil and place over medium-low heat.
# When the oil is hot, add the onion, jalapeño, and garlic. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper.
# Cook and stir for 2 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
# Mix in the beans and cook for 5 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.
# Remove from the heat. Squeeze in the lime juice and stir in the cilantro. Cover to keep warm
===To Make The Tacos===
# In a pie plate, combine the granulated garlic, chili powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, and cayenne. Mix with a fork to evenly distribute the spices.
# Dredge both sides of the catfish pieces in the spice mixture to evenly coat, tapping off the excess.
# Brush a large grill pan with the oil and place over medium-high heat.
# When the oil begins to smoke, lay the catfish in the pan and grill for 3 to 5 minutes.
# Turn the fish over and grill for 3 minutes longer, or until the fish is completely cooked through.
# Remove the fish to a cutting board and shred into pieces using two forks.
# Put the tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds on each side to warm them up.
# To serve, put 2 tortillas on each plate and top with a heaping spoonful of the black beans. Divide the catfish among the tortillas. Put a spoonful of the chutney on top, and garnish with shredded lettuce, avocado, sour cream, and cilantro.
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Category:Catfish Recipes
Category:Mango Recipes
Category:Black bean Recipes