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A single whole catfish per pack, 300–500g — sustainably farmed in Indonesia. Catfish (sold under several names: Pangasia, basa, swai, river cobbler) is a freshwater white fish prized in the southern United States and across Southeast Asia for its mild, slightly sweet flavour and dense, less-flaky flesh. An affordable everyday alternative to cod, haddock or hake, with a thicker bite that holds up to bold marinades and high-heat cooking.
Pack details
- Weight: 300–500g per whole fish
- Quantity: 1 whole fish per pack
- Species: Pangasia (basa / river cobbler)
- Catch method: sustainably farmed
- Origin: Indonesia
- Storage: keep at –18°C; defrost overnight in the fridge before cooking
How to cook catfish
Catfish is denser than most white fish — happy with strong flavours, high heat and longer cooking than a delicate fillet would tolerate. Pat dry before cooking for a properly crisp skin.
- Deep-fry (the southern US classic): coat in seasoned cornmeal and fry at 180°C for 4–5 minutes per side until golden.
- Oven: bake whole at 200°C for 20–25 minutes with lemon, garlic and herbs in foil.
- Barbecue: grill whole over medium heat for 6–8 minutes per side, brushing with oil.
- Pan-fry: dredge in flour, fry in oil over medium-high for 4–5 minutes per side.
Serve with a Pinot Gris from Alsace — its full-bodied ‘spicy’ character cuts the richness beautifully — or a cold lager for the southern-fried version.
Sourcing and delivery
Sourced from a sustainable Indonesian catfish farm — pangasius is one of the world’s most efficiently farmed fish species, with low feed-conversion ratios and a small environmental footprint when responsibly produced. Dispatched frozen from our UK warehouse in insulated packaging to keep the cold chain intact.
