Louisiana is home to many catfish farms. Locals love to eat catfish. According to The Catfish Institute U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish is in season year round. That's right, you can purchase U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish anytime.Recently there has been a great deal of imported catfish (BASA) and other seafood from foreign countries. Because Louisiana is a coastal state and there is a rich tradition of seafood, it is important to support local fishermen and aqua farmers. Pay attention when purchasing seafood to the Country of Origin. Look for seafood or fish that is caught or raised in the U.S. When dining out, ask the owner where the seafood comes from. You will be surprised at the answer. Make sure you patronize local restaurants that sell locally caught or raised seafood or fish.
Listing of Official U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish Processors
Ten Reasons To Choose U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish from The Catfish Institute
1. Great taste.
2. Versatile.
3. Safe.
4. Eco-friendly.
5. 100% All-American.
6. Fresh as it comes.
7. Easy to cook.
8. Nutritional powerhouse.
9. Available all year-round.
10. You’re gonna love it!
THE CATFISH INSTITUTE
P.O. Box 1669, Madison, MS 39130
601-977-9559
www.catfishinstitute.com
Links to Recipes using Catfish
Paper Sack CatfishFrom Chef Martha Foose’s
Screen Doors and Sweet Tea
Catfish Ceviche
From Chef Martha Foose’s Screen Doors and Sweet Tea
Fried Catfish and Hush Puppies
From Chef Martha Foose’s
Screen Doors and Sweet Tea
Pecan-Smoked Catfish
From Chef Martha Foose’s
Screen Doors and Sweet Tea
Catfish Po-Boy
Note: * Products available thru www.galenacanning.com
Recipe by Chef Ivo W. Puidak, Galena Canning Company
Catfish Recipes from The Catfish Institute
Delicious Any Way You Cook It! (leaflet from the Catfish Institute)
Catfish Institute Recipe Book
Information about Catfish
Odom supports catfish labelsBR Advocate article
An Agricultural Law Research Project from the National Agriculture Law Center
Mississippi restaurants to label foreign catfish
