How to take care of your pet fish


How to Cook Catfish

For much of my early life I had aOthers are literally gigantic; the
love-hate relationship with catfish.Ilargest freshwater fish on record is a
would go fishing with my dad, who liked646-pound Mekong giant catfish that some
to cast a line from one of the manyfishermen in Thailand somehow managed to
piers built out into the Gulf of Mexicocatch.Most of the catfish that you buy
from the shores of Louisiana, Alabamaat the store will weigh between one and
and Florida. His fellow anglerstwo pounds. This is the weight range
frequently reeled in catfish, which toothat catfish farmers aim for in their
often were left to expire on the plankseffort to promote product
of the pier, their stiff dorsal finconsistency.The following are some
sticking almost straight into the air,catfish recipes you might wish to
ready to deliver a painful sting to anytry:Catfish in Beer BatterIngredients3
barefooted kid unfortunate enough tocups self-rising flour2 cups beer,
step on it. One day, one of thosewhichever brand you prefer1 clove
unlucky barefoot kids happened to begarlic, minced1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon
me.All I can remember from thatblack pepper6 catfish filletsCooking oil
misadventure is searing pain shootingDirections1. Combine 1 1/2 cups flour,
through my foot and up into my leg, andbeer, garlic, salt and black pepper in a
being taken to a hospital emergencybowl.2. Dredge catfish fillets in the
room. Lesson: When handlingremaining flour, and then in the better
catfish--dead, alive, or dying--be verycreated in step 1.3. Heat cooking oil in
careful. (I've since learned that askillet. Fry fillets in hot oil until
catfish's stinging ability lies with agolden.4. Drain fillets on absorbent
particular protein that it can deliverpaper towels, and serve hot.Tip: Make
via its fins. True biology fact!)On thetabasco or other hot sauce available for
other hand, I have to say that eating ayour guests to put on the catfish, if
mess of fried catfish on a big screenedthey wish. Also, have plenty of cold
porch on a soft southern night is anbeer on hand to drink!Baked/Broiled
experience I'm dearly miss, and one thatCatfishIngredients4 whole large catfish1
I wish I could share with my own2 cup tomato sauce2 packages shredded
children.The South is the epicenter ofcheddar or Mexican cheese2 tablespoons
catfish culture in the United States.Parmesan cheese, grated1 tablespoon
Most catfish consumption takes place inparsley flakesCooking oilDirections1.
this region. Traditionally, southernersBrush fish, inside and outside, with
bread it with cornmeal and fry it. Buttomato sauce.2. Grease a baking large
there are numerous other ways to preparebaking dish. Place fish in dish and
it, too.Thanks to farmed catfish, thisbrush with a little cooking oil.4.
southern staple is showing up on seafoodSprinkle the two cheeses and the parsley
shelves in other regions, too. That's aflakes over the fish and bake in an oven
positive development. It's anat 350 degrees for approximately 30
inexpensive food, yet one that isminutes.5. Turn fish over and broil
particularly high in protein and otherclose to top heat of oven for 2
nutritional goodness.Nearly all U.S.minutes.Grilled CatfishIngredients 6
farm-raised catfish, by the way, comescatfish filletsJuice of 2 lemons1/3 cup
from four states: Alabama, Arkansas,cooking oil1 teaspoon saltDirections1.
Louisiana and Mississippi. This industryCombine all ingredients (except fillets)
employs over 13,000 people. Catfishin a casserole dish to create a
farming is also economically importantmarinade.2. Place fillets in casserole
in parts of South America and Asia.Sodish with marinade. Let stand in
just what is a catfish? The name appliesrefrigerator overnight.3. Grill
to an incredibly large number ofmarinated fillets over hot coals 4 to 6
different species, but they all haveminutes per side, or until the fish
prominent barbels, resembling a cat'sflakes when pierced with a fork.Sarah
whiskers--hence the name. Most catfishSandori is the food and entertaining
are found in freshwater habitats, thoughcolumnist for the Solid Gold Info
some--like the "cat" that sentWriters Consortium. Have you ever
me to the hospital--live in the sea.wanted to be able to exactly duplicate a
Catfish range greatly in size, too. Somefavorite dish from a favorite
are tiny, and may be kept in aquaria.restaurant?



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