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Can I cook a catfish with the skin on?

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Leaving the skin on for cooking can actually add to the flavor and keep the fillets nice and juicy. Some people enjoy eating the skin, others don't. Whatever your preference.

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Can I cook and eat a catfish just after catching it?

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Yes, but make sure you clean it properly first. Wild-caught fish should be eaten as fresh as possible.

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Do you cook with the ribs on the fish?

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Yes. However, if you or others are not used to eating fish with bones (many people are not, and this would pose a problem if you are cooking for other people), then remove the bones.

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Why do you skin catfish - is the skin harmful?

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No the skin is not harmful, it just is not eaten most of the time for most fish you usually only want the meat inside because the skin is not that enjoyable for most people.

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Why is it important not to puncture the organs?

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The insides of the organs contain nasty stuff that will taint the meat, or in general make an all out mess that you can just avoid by not puncturing the organs.

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How do I cook fish eggs?

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It depends on the species and there are various methods. Some fish eggs are eaten raw, such as salmon eggs, and some eggs in pouches are fried and sliced and served in many dishes. I would do some research before eating the eggs as some are not edible.

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Can I freeze the catfish after cleaning?

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Yes, but it is always a better idea to cook it while it is fresh as the flavor is different.

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Can you skin catfish after it has been frozen?

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Yes. When we catch catfish, we put them in ice immediately, then wait until they freeze and die. After 3-4 hours, they usually die and are ready for skinning/cutting.

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How long can I keep the catfish on ice before cleaning?

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I've kept trout on ice for three days before, then the fillets in the fridge for a full week, and it still smelled fresh at that point.

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Do I gut the fish after I skin it?

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You can gut it before or after. You can even remove the skin after it has been flayed.

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What is the best way to store catfish after cleaning?

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Put it in a ziplock bag and store in a fridge or freezer, but catfish tastes better fresh.

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Can I freeze the catfish whole and then clean later?

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Yes, freezing the fish after you catch it won't hurt at all, it keeps it fresh.

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