How I Catch, Clean and Cook Catfish, Wisconsin Style!

catfish fillets

🥗Healthier: tilapia fillets

💰Cheaper: pollock fillets

Tilapia is a leaner option, while pollock is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can be more cost-effective.

Catch catfish from the river.

Bleed the catfish by cutting through the gills and throat latch.

Clean and fillet the catfish, removing skin and fat.

Season the fillets liberally with McCormick Grill Mates hot pepper blackened seasoning.

Heat a large steel pan on a burner until very hot.

Add butter to the pan and place the seasoned catfish fillets in the pan.

Cook until blackened, creating a lot of smoke.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

Allergens