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How do you thaw frozen catfish?

Asked: Keven Hamel, Last Updated:

Catfish may be thawed in cold water in airtight packaging or in a leak proof bag. Submerge the package in cold water, changing the water every 30 minutes to be sure it stays cold. Fillets should thaw in about an hour. Whole catfish should defrost in two to three hours.

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