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Do you have to soak catfish?

Asked: Jb Lee, Last Updated:

Don't soak your catfish for more than 30 minutes to an hour. Fish is delicate and will begin to actually cook in the acid and become mushy. Dipping your catfish in tartar sauce or drizzling vinegar over your fish will help reduce the fishy taste from your catfish as well.

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