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Swamp fries perfect dish for a southern supper

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CASSCOE — Late spring and early summer are the perfect times to get out with friends and family to run a few jugs, limb lines or trotlines on one of The Natural State’s lakes or rivers in search of catfish. Living in the Delta along the White River provides many of these opportunities. The best part is not knowing what is on the end of that bouncing line until the angler reaches out to pull it from the water. If you’re lucky, you’ll discover a flathead catfish has taken the bait. Flatheads (aka calico cat or Appaloosa catfish) may have a face only their mother can love, but when they land on the dinner plate, your guest will always come back for seconds, or thirds. These large catfish often are fileted, portioned out and fried to golden perfection. But if you’re in the mood for something a little spicy and sloppy, it’s a perfect protein for this take on etouffee dubbed “swamp fries.”

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