This is a simple and delicious way to cook catfish, and it works as well over a campfire as it does on the stovetop burner. Feel free to use a seasoning salt blend or southwest seasoning instead of creole or cajun seasoning. The typical southern catfish restaurant offers all kinds of fried dishes, but fried catfish is always the star. Fried dill pickles, fried okra, green tomatoes, and jalapeno peppers are commonly found on menus. The fried catfishand plenty of itis usually served as a complete dinner with slaw, hush puppies, and french fries. Choose a creamy coleslaw or a lighter slaw, like this carolina slaw or kale and cabbage slaw.