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Catfish
Americas, Africa, and Asia — catfish species are found on every continent except Antarctica. US channel catfish is the primary farmed variety.Available year-round (farmed)Mild, slightly sweet, and earthy. The muddy note some associate with catfish is minimized in farmed catfish and removed entirely with proper soaking.
Did You Know?
Catfish have taste buds covering their entire body, including their whisker-like barbels — they can literally taste the water around them. Some species have over 100,000 taste buds.
Overview
Americas · Available year-round (farmed) · proteins
A bottom-dwelling freshwater fish with white, mild, slightly sweet flesh. A Southern US staple, typically breaded and deep-fried to a golden crust.
Americas
Origin
Available year-round
Season
Easy
Difficulty
proteins
Category
Flavor Profile
Mildslightly sweetand earthy. The muddy note some associate with catfish is minimized in farmed catfish and removed entirely with proper soaking.
Storage Tips
Fresh: refrigerate up to 2 days. Frozen: up to 3 months.
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How to Cook with Catfish
Recipes, pairings, substitutes, and professional tips
Cooking Tips
Soak in buttermilk for 30 minutes to remove any muddy flavor. Coat in seasoned cornmeal and deep-fry at 375°F (190°C). Also excellent blackened Cajun-style or baked.
Best Pairings
cornmealhot saucecoleslawhush puppieslemoncajun spicesbuttermilktartar sauce
Substitutes
Tilapia, flounder, or other mild white fish.
Nutrition & Health Benefits
The nutritional profile and health properties of Catfish
Nutrition Highlights
fat
2.9
carbs
0
fiber
0
protein
18
calories
105
Quick Facts
Categoryproteins
OriginAmericas, Africa, and Asia — catfish species are found on every continent except Antarctica. US channel catfish is the primary farmed variety.
SeasonAvailable year-round (farmed)
DifficultyEasy
Health Benefits
Good lean protein, low in fat. Rich in B12, selenium, and omega-3 fatty acids. Very sustainable when farmed in the US.
Catfish Photos
6 photos showcasing Catfish in its many forms
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Catfish
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OriginAmericas
SeasonAvailable year-round (farmed)
DifficultyEasy
Flavor Notes
Mildslightly sweetand earthy. The muddy note some associate with catfish is minimized in farmed catfish and removed entirely with proper soaking.
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Pairs Well With
cornmealhot saucecoleslawhush puppieslemoncajun spicesbuttermilktartar sauce
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