National Catfish Day was established in 1987 in order to celebrate the value of farm-raised catfish in America. It was signed into action by then President Ronald Reagan who called upon all citizens of the US “to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.” That means, of course, it’s dinner time! Catfish is a delicious white fish that can be used in all kinds of tasty recipes, from fresh fish tacos to spicy stews and soups. Try out some of these awesome catfish recipes for yourself today!
- Catfish Tacos with Purple Cabbage Slaw from Mess of Greens

- Southern Oven-Fried Catfish with Tarter Sauce from Drick’s Rambling Cafe

- Vietnamese Catfish Soup from Whitney Wu

- Spicy Cornmeal-Crusted Catfish from Kitchen Convival

- Spicy Catfish Curry from Louanne’s Kitchen

- Catfish Sandwich from NOLAchef

- Blackened Catfish with Remoulade Dipping Sauce from Jennifer Chandler

- Catfish Po’Boys from Craft-O-Maniac

- Beer-Battered Catfish from J Street Beer Review

- Green Tomato Stew with Pan Fried Catfish from Tiny with Detail

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