Chef Derek Emerson Makes Catfish from CAET’s Menu

Published: Aug. 28, 2025 at 8:19 PM CDT

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - August is National Catfish Month! Mississippi is one of the largest producers of catfish in the country. Chef Derek Emerson uses homegrown catfish from Simmons Catfish in his restaurants. He shared the recipe for the Mississippi Hot Catfish from CAET on Studio 3.

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