Frying or grilling catfish is a signature of Southern cooking. You don’t need to be from the South to enjoy traditional American food.
U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish can be found in specialty shops and supermarkets across the country. Its mild flavor and firm texture makes it ideal for many recipes, including traditional fried catfish with hush puppies or broiled fish in a gourmet marinade.
U.S. Farm Raised Catfish is not only great for their versatility and taste, but also for their delicious taste. The Catfish Institute states that domestically raised catfish are raised in a quality-controlled environment, which is different from wild ones. The farms’ pure freshwater ponds are protected from the effects of pollution. These catfish can be a sustainable food source.
U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish also provides excellent protein and low fat.
How do you make it? This recipe by The Catfish Institute is great for your Fourth of July celebration, or any time during grilling season.
Grilled U.S. Farm Raised Catfish with Spicy Feuerworks Rub
Serves 4
This recipe makes enough spice mix to make enough spice rub for you to use throughout the season.
1/4 cup chili powder
1/4 cup ground cumin
1/4 cup ground coriander
2 tablespoons of packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon red pepperflakes
2 tablespoons freshly ground black Pepper
4 fillets of U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish, 6-8 oz each
Vegetable oil spray
Broiler or grill on high heat.
Mix spices in a bowl and then pour into a glass container with a tight fitting lid to make fireworks rub.
Use vegetable oil to lightly coat the fillets of catfish.
Each lightly oiled catfish filet should be coated with 1 teaspoon of fireworks rub. Broil or grill the fillets on high heat for 3 1/2-4 minutes or until they begin to flake when tested using a fork.
Notice: The fireworks rub can be stored in a dark cabinet, away from heat. It will last for up to three months.
