Channel Catfish as food?

[bigfoot914]

i love eating catfish deep fried is the best way to eat them but blacked is good also

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[hotrodelrod]

i skinned and filleted 2.5 lber last night. covered it in zatarains cajun spice, and fried it in olive oil in a pan. Delicious!

[littleman]

I go out and catch a mess of channels about every other week. I mostly lightly season them, and either bake or grill them. Because I don't heavily season them you can really notice the natural flavor of the fish. I have found that river caught or larger catfish have a stronger taste then smaller cats caught from small lakes.

[plumbbob5000]

Breaded and fried is great. Catfish Stew with potatoes and onions is even better, to me. :smile2: Very popular where I grew up.

[LOWCOUNTRY CATMAN]

Channel cats are good just fried up with cornmeal to me.

[Catmanblues]

How many people like to eat the channels they catch, and how often? Also, what is a good way to cook them up (fav. recipes) ?

Gotta love catfish. The secret recipe I can't tell. Release most all cats but will keep a few to eat.

[mactheaxe]

ive got a good recipe for ya. 1/3 flour, 1/3 yellow corn meal, and 1/3 italian bread crumbs. pepper and seasoned salt to taste. then, dip the fillets in a milk and egg bath. bread em, then fry em up. you wont be disappointed.


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[oahegw]

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I've tried lots of ways but still like 'em best rolled in flour and pan fried. I'll be sitting down to that very meal in about an hour. Took a three pounder this morn. They don't get any fresher. Ain't life GREAT ?

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[sharphooks]

Love fried, but another way that is really good and easy.
Sautee- Heat a pan or skillet about 250-300 and put butter in, least a quarter stick. Place fillets in pan then season with salt,pepper,garlic, and I add red pepper for a little kick. Takes about 10 minutes or until nicely browned. Have been doing this for years because its easier.

[PaCatfishHunter]

I usually have 3 or 4 meals in the freezer and release the rest. When I get down to one meal then I keep a few more to get back to the 3 or 4 meals in the freezer. I eaten catfish a lot of ways but still the best is just fried.