Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

Characteristics

• Fillets are approximately 6/8 oz each
• Skinless, Pin Bone Out
• Pearly, lean meat cooks to white
• Grain fed, farm raised means a consistent, sweet, mild flavour

Handling & Storage

• Store in cooler, between 1º to 4° C
• Minimum shelf life is 2 days from delivery
• Freshwater raised Catfish has an odor similar to chicken

Seasonal Availability

Flavour/Texture Profile

Cooking Tips

• Readily absorbs other flavors
• Texture is rugged, with a fine flake, and can be cooked any method except smoking, as it is too lean
• Best suited for baking, broiling, frying, grilling or sautéing
• A classic method is to pan-fry in bread crumbs

Recipe Catfish with Green Olives