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Reel in a Delicious Catfish Dinner Tonight

“Beer-Battered Catfish with Homemade Tartar Sauce”

There are many different ways to serve fish and an equally diverse array of fish to choose as the centerpiece of such meals. For many, catfish is the quintessential option for lunch or dinner. In the United States, catfish is a largely southern delicacy, and it is served predominately across Texas, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Georgia. However, anyone with access to fresh catfish can whip up a tasty serving. Catfish has a mild, slightly sweet flavor with a dense, moist texture. Since it is less flaky than other white fish when cooked, it holds up better when cooked in certain ways, such as frying.

You’ll Need

6 Catfish fillets, cut into large strips

Oil for frying

1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour, divided

1⁄2 cup cornstarch

1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

1 teaspoon baking powder

2 teaspoons salt

1 cup beef

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh lemon wedges

Malt vinegar

For tartar sauce:

1 cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon dill pickle, minced

2 ounces fresh parsley, finely chopped

1 tablespoon dried dill

1 tablespoon sweet relish

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon drained capers

Dash hot sauce

1. In a deep fryer, heat oil to 375 F.

2. Combine 1⁄2 cup flour, cornstarch, Cajun seasoning, baking powder, and salt. Whisk in beer until smooth. Place remaining flour in a shallow bowl. Season fillets with salt and pepper; then lightly dust with flour.

3. Dip the fillets in beer batter, allowing excess to drip off. Place catfish in oil a few pieces at a time. Fry until well browned on all sides, about 3 minutes.

4. Remove, and drain on paper towels.

5. To make tartar sauce, combine all ingredients in a small bowl; stir to combine. Refrigerate any excess.

Become A More Conscious Consumer: Shop Local and Avoid Big Box Stores

Big box retailers are ubiquitous. The appeal of such stores’ extensive inventory is undeniable, and consumers like the comfort of knowing they can stop into a big box store anywhere on the map and feel a sense of familiarity with their surroundings.

Despite that feeling of familiarity, consumers who shop exclusively at big box retailers are missing out on what small businesses have to offer. Though it may be impossible to avoid big box retailers entirely, now is a great time to see what small businesses have to offer. Here’s a few ways consumers can reduce their reliance on big box retailers.

- Start gradually

A gradual separation from big box retailers will likely prove easier than quitting cold turkey. Try replacing one big box trip each week with a visit to a locally owned small business. Brand loyalty to a local business can be built up from there.

- Take steps to become a more active community consumer

Serving on a community’s commerce commission or a similar agency helps consumers learn about the small businesses that are coming to town or already established. A greater awareness of shopping options could mean a greater propensity for stopping in and shopping these stores rather than the chain alternatives.

- Increase in-person shopping

It’s tempting to simply shop online and order something

from one of the national chains that can afford to ship items straight to your home. However, small retailers tend to have more unique offerings and boast pleasant shopping experiences. Plus, in-person shopping allows consumers to get a real feel for a product, which can save them the time and effort it takes to return things that don’t fit or aren’t quite right. Many small businesses now offer their own e-commerce options, where a shopper can buy an item online and then pick it up in the store or curbside to save time.

kicking that habit and patronizing small local businesses can benefit consumers and communities alike.

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