Tender, juicy catfish is a southern-style delicacy that you can usually find on the menu at any seafood restaurant. The mouth-watering fish will make for a delicious meal the next time you go out to eat. Below are a few side dishes that pair perfectly with the sweet and savory flavors of catfish.

What Are the Tastiest Sides to Accompany Catfish? 

1. Coleslaw

If you’ve ordered fried catfish at a seafood restaurant, opt for a side of coleslaw. Coleslaw is a light and refreshing side that effortlessly complements this dish. Any type of slaw—creamy, sweet and sour, or broccoli—will work!

2. Hush Puppies

Hush puppies are crispy little balls of cornmeal dough that are fried to perfection. These are a staple side item to eat with catfish. Their savory flavor easily complements the sweetness of catfish. Grab a bucket of hush puppies and a few pieces of catfish, and you’ve got a delicious and filling meal.

3. Corn on the Cob

Dripping with warm butter and sprinkled with salt and pepper, corn on the cob is a delicious treat. It pairs nicely with the sweet and salty taste of catfish. Try it grilled for even more flavor.

4. Potato Salad

A cold, creamy serving of classic potato salad is a go-to side item with catfish. The flavor of hearty potatoes, onions, eggs and mayonnaise pairs nicely with crispy bites of catfish.

5. Greens

Collard or mustard greens are tough and leafy. They are usually cooked with ham stock to bring out their deep, savory flavors. Scoop on a big helping of cooked collard greens onto your plate with catfish, and you’ve got a southern-style meal that you won’t be able to resist.

Catfish is a southern-inspired, classic dish you can find at Western Sizzlin Restaurant. The steak and seafood restaurant offers a full array of delicious American food at both its locations in Springdale and Russellville, AR, where kids eat free on Monday nights! Sit down and enjoy your family dinner in a casual environment featuring a buffet that everyone will enjoy. Call (479) 968-1757 in Russellville or (479) 750-3663 in Springdale to speak with staff. Visit their website to learn more about the restaurant.