Alberto Ray

Signs of Spoilage In frozen fish, look for: Whitish or grayish-brown dry, flakes or patches, called freezer burn, at the edges of the fish or… Read More »How Do You Know If Frozen Catfish Is Bad?

No, you should not marinate fish overnight. According to USDA, fish should not be marinated for more than 3-4 hours as it can disintegrate the… Read More »Can You Marinate Catfish Overnight?

THE MARINADE Just like with fried chicken, you’re going to want to marinate the catfish in buttermilk before dredging and frying. It’ll permeate the fish… Read More »Is It Better To Soak Catfish In Milk Or Buttermilk?

Some catfish have a thin lateral line/mud vein that runs the length of the fillet. Trim or cut that out. Why does catfish taste muddy?… Read More »Are There Mud Vein In Catfish?

What should I look for when buying catfish? Check that the eyes are clear, wet, plump, and shiny. The dorsal and tail fins should be… Read More »How Can You Tell If Catfish Is Fresh?

Usually the cut off for eating catfish for me is 8lbs. Anything over that is getting released to live another day. Bigger fish tend to… Read More »What Size Catfish Is Too Big?

Not only are the fins sharp, but most cories possess a mild venom that can cause pain for several hours. It isn’t likely to land… Read More »Do Corydoras Catfish Have Venom?

Yellow Fillets The yellow pigments in the fillets are carotenoids, which do not affect the flavor of the fish. However, when yellowish catfish fillets are… Read More »What Does It Mean If Catfish Meat Is Yellow?

Blackspot appears as black spots on the skin and fins, and the meat appears to be peppered. This is caused by the black grub, an… Read More »Why Does Catfish Have Black Spots?