Catfish Dinner

Catfish Dinner is a classic Southern American comfort food, typically featuring pan-fried or blackened catfish fillets served with sides like hush puppies, coleslaw, and french fries. The dish highlights the mild, sweet flavor of the freshwater catfish, often coated in a cornmeal-based batter and fried until golden and crispy.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein from the fish and carbohydrates from the cornmeal coating and starchy sides, with a moderate to high fat content depending on the frying method. A typical serving provides a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, and selenium, with a rough calorie range of 600-900 calories per plate.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	35 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	650 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Phosphorus	300 mg
Vitamin B12	2.5 µg
Niacin (B3)	5 mg
Vitamin D	1 µg
Selenium	25 µg
Magnesium	40 mg
Iron	1.5 mg

Per 1 fillet (170 g) with sides · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Catfish became a staple in the American South due to its abundance in local rivers and its role in aquaculture, making it an affordable and sustainable protein source. Nutritionally, it's one of the leaner freshwater fish options, offering a milder taste that makes it a popular introduction to seafood for many people.