Preparing some of the finer things in life

[Uncle Jesse]

I know some of you grew up in places where you had to eat inferior species of fish like walleye, and perch and some even tried frying trout I am told. But many of you have now discovered how much fun a big ole ugly catfish is on a long rod and some are actually pursuing them. If you have been wondering just how to prepare a catfish I have found a gold mine for you.
http://www.uscatfish.com/fried-recipes.html

[billhouk]

Uncle Jesse:
Everyone knows the best recipe for catfish and carp... Nail it to a board and leave it in the hot sun for seven days. Throw the fish away and eat the board.

(Just to get a rise out of the catfish connoisseurs. No offense intended...)

[Uncle Jesse]

Bill,

If you happen to find yourself down in the Mississippi or Arkansas Delta and say the word carp in the same sentence as catfish it could become extremely unpleasant. I found a spot on Google Earth in Mississippi that measured approximately 6 sq. miles that was nothing but catfish farm ponds. In my travels it has mostly been Northeasterner that turn up their nose to catfish. The phrase I remember "They live in the East River."

[Betty Hiner]

Don't know about carp. Gotta have someone else take the fly out of its mouth when I catch them!! BUT .. catfish? that's a whole nuther story! Ya'all come on up and we'll hit the "Jumpin Catfish" restaurant here in town. That's some mighty fine eatin'!!!

[AllenOK]

But, but, BUT UNCLE JESSE!!! I prefer my catfish Blackened!!!

Apparently, so do my kids. They scarf that stuff down like there's no tomorrow.

[Uncle Jesse]

But, but, BUT UNCLE JESSE!!! I prefer my catfish Blackened!!! Apparently, so do my kids. They scarf that stuff down like there's no tomorrow.

If you insist:
Blackened Catfish
A bayou favorite, blackened catfish is simple to cook at home on the grill with this easy rub made with a combo of zesty seasonings.
Serves: 4
Cooking Time:5 min
What You'll Need:
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon crushed dried thyme1
/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper4
(5- to 6-ounce) catfish fillets

What To Do:
Coat a hinged grill basket with cooking spray (see Notes). Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
In a small bowl, combine all ingredients except catfish; mix well.
Sprinkle seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of catfish, patting seasoning lightly onto fish .
Place fish in grill basket and grill fish 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until it flakes easily with a fork. Serve immediately.

Notes - If you don't have a grill basket, be sure to spray your grill with cooking spray before heating to help keep your fish from falling apart when you flip it.