Each June, National Catfish Day offers the perfect opportunity to try a new recipe with family or friends, visit a local favorite catfish house, or boost your knowledge about catfish to celebrate. At Heartland Catfish Company, we take pride in providing our customers with high-quality U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish to enjoy on National Catfish Day and every day. There are countless ways to enjoy this special day, which is why we’ve put together a guide to celebrating catfish the Heartland Catfish way.
Gather Family and Friends Around the Table
At Heartland Catfish Company, family is at the core of everything we do. As a family-owned business, we value quality time together, and one of our favorite ways to spend it is sharing a meal.
Although National Catfish Day falls on a Wednesday this year, a mid-week celebration can be simple and stress-free. Heartland Catfish’s recipe collection, including video tutorials and seasonal favorites, offers step-by-step instructions for making easy, flavorful meals. You can also find inspiration from The Catfish Institute, which features a wide variety of weeknight-friendly recipes that show off the flavor and versatility of the U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish.
If you are celebrating with friends, a summer cookout is always a crowd-pleaser. Heartland Catfish provides endless options, including a Tuscan roasted salad with pan-roasted catfish or grilled catfish burgers topped with spicy mayo. If you need more ideas, our Pinterest boards and latest blog about summertime recipes offer great inspiration for your Catfish Day get-together.
Catfish on the Menu: Dine Out and Support Local Businesses
For those who prefer to dine out instead, The Catfish Trail is your curated guide to visiting restaurants that serve U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish. From cozy diners to iconic Southern restaurants, the trail makes it easy to plan a meal out with your family and friends. Whether you choose to enjoy a fried catfish platter or a chef’s signature dish, dining out for Catfish Day is a great way to support local restaurants that proudly serve U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish.
Some of our favorites to visit on the trail include The Catfish Hole in Fayetteville, Arkansas and Taylor Grocery in Taylor, Mississippi. Many of the restaurants featured on The Catfish Trail are family-owned, just like Heartland Catfish Company.
Catfish Trivia: Learn the Facts Behind your Fish
For the curious minds, another way to celebrate National Catfish Day is by diving into the details of the fish itself. Understanding where your food comes from is an important part of choosing what to eat. U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish is a smart seafood choice because it is high in protein, low in mercury and raised on grain-based floating feed with no added antibiotics or hormones. It is also rated as a “Best Choice” by the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch, which makes science-based seafood recommendations for consumers, chefs and businesses.
Heartland Catfish’s catfish is carefully raised and managed from egg to harvest, allowing delivery of consistent, high-quality, on-flavor fish year-round.
Learning the benefits of U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish equips you with the knowledge to make smart food choices at the grocery store and when you’re out to eat, and knowledge is power!
