National Catfish Day was established to promote catfish consumption and educate consumers about the nutritional benefits of eating catfish.
What are the health benefits of eating catfish?
The health benefits of eating catfish are many. Catfish is a great source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin B12. It is also low in calories and has no cholesterol or saturated fats. This makes it a healthy choice for anyone who wants to maintain their weight or lose weight.
How to prepare catfish and what to eat it with?
Catfish are unique in that they have a mild and sweet flavor but a tougher texture since they are not as flaky as the other species. Hence, it can be cooked in many ways – you can fry it up with some onions in oil or bake it with lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. You can also use it to make ceviche with onion and lime juice or even deep fry the catfish after coating it in flour and spices like cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. They’re great with salad and some bread on the side.
Without further ado, here are 5 great ideas how to prepare catfish!
5 Great Catfish Recipes
- Fried Catfish Bites
- Filipino-Style Catfish
- Sizzling Catfish with Onions
- Healthy Catfish Salad
- Catfish Bleu
Catfish Recipe no. 1 – Fried Catfish Bites
Catfish tastes excellent whether deep fried or pan fried or you can even serve it raw with some wasabi and soy sauce for some taste, but if you want to take it up a notch, why not try disguising it as chicken bites?
Simply cut up the catfish in smaller pieces, marinate it with fish sauce and lime to drain out its fishy taste, then after some hours marinating it, prepare some eggs in one plate then breading in another.
The breading can be seasoned as you please with chili flakes and powder, Cajun, and some salt and pepper to taste. Dip the fish in the breading then deep fry!
Make a ranch and cheese sauce to complete the meal.
Catfish Recipe no. 2 – Filipino-Style Catfish
Another recipe that uses catfish is Kare-Kare, a popular Filipino meal that is traditionally made with pork, but catfish can be used as a healthier alternative. To make kare-kare sauce, blanch the veggies (eggplant, pechays, and some sitaws) in a saucepan of salted water. After a while, drain it and proceed to deep fry the catfish until crispy, then sauté some onions, add peanut butter, flour, and garlic, then add the stock and combine until the desired consistency is reached. That’s all there is to it! A healthier version of your favorite dinner from Sarthou, from yummy.ph!
Catfish Recipe no. 3 – Sizzling Catfish with Onions
The greatest match for a hot summer afternoon and beer, is without a doubt the following dish, the sizzling catfish with oyster sauce and onions. To begin, slice some onions and chilis, then pull out the catfish and pan fried it till golden brown. Once the fish is golden brown, go ahead and take some oyster sauce (or ketchup, if you prefer) to mix until you obtain your favorite sauce flavor, then drop the chili and sliced onions. Mix everything together until the sauce reaches the desired consistency, then serve on a hot sizzling platter topped with an egg and scallions! This is a very simple and quick recipe, perfect for the summer!
Catfish Recipe no. 4 – Healthy Catfish Salad
A nutritious salad is next on the menu. Eating too much fried food might be unhealthy, so why not cleanse your palate with a simple salad? First, chop your veggies into bite-size pieces while broiling the fish for 10 minutes and brown it a little to enhance crispiness. Then, toss in some chopped tomatoes, a variety of greens such as lettuce and arugula, beans, corns, and add catfish, for protein. Sprinkle with Himalayan salt and pepper, then drizzle with toasted sesame dressing, and you’re ready to go!
Catfish Recipe no. 5 – Catfish Bleu
For the last catfish meal, you may reproduce a famous dish for kids, Cordon Bleu, but instead of chicken, you can use the catfish’s white flesh, which is high in nutrition!
Begin by filleting the catfish and seasoning it with salt and pepper to taste. Pound it down with a mallet, then pile on the ham and cheese before rolling it up and securing it. Allow it to sit for an hour before beginning the breading.
Add some spices like paprika and garlic powder on it to taste then coat the rolled up catfish with egg and breading then fry it making sure it stays intact.
Cut it into smaller sizes then make a dip using cream, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and hint of tabasco to add some kick into it. Done!
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