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Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus (Channel Catfish, common edible species) Allergens: Fish
Catfish

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Ictaluridae (family)
  • Primary Cuisine Southern US, Cajun/Creole, Vietnamese
  • Seasonality Year-Round (farmed)
  • Source Freshwater fish

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Catfish ?

A freshwater bottom-dwelling fish with a distinctive whiskered mouth, prized for its mild, somewhat sweet, and flaky white flesh.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Catfish ?

Le/La/L'Catfish a un goût mild, sweet, slightly earthy avec des arômes mildly fishy, fresh.

Taste
Mild, Sweet, Slightly earthy
Texture
Flaky, Moist, Firm
Aroma
Mildly fishy, Fresh
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 4 oz (113g)
Calories105 kcal
Total Fat3.6 g
Saturated Fat1 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol50 mg
Protein17.8 g
Total Carbohydrate0 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars0 g
Calcium10 mg
Iron0.4 mg
Potassium300 mg

Le secret du chef

For crispy fried catfish, dredge in a cornmeal-based seasoned flour mixture and fry quickly in oil heated to 350-375°F (175-190°C).

Substituts & Proportions pour Catfish

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Catfish est Tilapia, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Very similar mild flavor and flaky texture, widely available, good for frying/baking.

Substituts pour Catfish avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Tilapia Meilleur 1:1 Very similar mild flavor and flaky texture, widely available, good for frying/baking.
Cod 1:1 White, flaky, mild fish, slightly firmer than catfish, good for various preparations.
Swai (Pangasius) 1:1 Similar texture and very mild flavor, often used interchangeably, but sometimes viewed as lower quality.
Basa 1:1 Another mild, white, flaky fish from the same family as Swai, good for frying.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Catfish

  1. Choose fresh fillets with a clean, ocean-like smell and moist, translucent flesh.
  2. Avoid strong fishy odors.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Catfish ?

  • Cornmeal crust
  • hushpuppies
  • collard greens
  • grits
  • remoulade sauce
  • lemon
  • hot sauce.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Catfish ?

Mild, Sweet, Slightly earthy Mildly fishy, Fresh

Quel est un bon substitut pour Catfish ?

Le meilleur substitut est Tilapia (1:1). Very similar mild flavor and flaky texture, widely available, good for frying/baking.

Comment choisir et conserver le Catfish ?

Choose fresh fillets with a clean, ocean-like smell and moist, translucent flesh. Avoid strong fishy odors.

Ingrédients Fish associés

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