And, if your preference is frying, a brine for your catfish is the first — and arguably most important — step. Brines run the gamut from simple salt and water solutions to pickle juice.

To find the best temperature for frying fish, we spoke with Chef Johnnie Gale at Guidry's Catfish and Ocean Select Seafood. "The ideal temperature for frying catfish is 350 [degrees Fahrenheit ...

Combine all of the dried ingredients, wash the fish and then coat the catfish in the dried mixture. Place fish in frying pan, place skin side down. Usually the fish is fillet and skinless ...