Soul Fish cooks thin and crispy to make us fat and happy
Froylan "Fro" Santiago, chef manager at Soul Fish on Cooper, cuts and weighs fresh salmon fillets that will soon be used on salads and dinner plates. Santiago says the restaurant on Cooper Street goes through about 200 pounds of fish per week. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
Thin and crispy catfish, fried okra and smoked catfish dip are all popular picks on Soul Fish's menu. The catfish is dredged in cornmeal mix and lightly fried. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
Lauren Gowans celebrates her 25th birthday with a birthday lunch out with her friends Brianna Watson and Kourtney McKinney at Soul Fish. The restaurant has remained a popular dining spot for locals and tourists alike, and it is planning to open a new location in Cordova in June. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
Soul Fish's smoked catfish dip is creamy, zippy and slightly smoky concoction served with housemade tortilla chips. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
Soul Fish on Cooper Street remains a popular foodie destination for tourists and locals alike. The Southern-style restaurant recently opened an Oxford location and plans to open one in Cordova this June. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
The catfish is as good as ever at Soul Fish, but thin and crispy is on the menu and once you try it, you might forget about the regular fillets.
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Jennifer Biggs is a native Memphian and veteran food writer and journalist who covers all things food, dining and spirits related for The Daily Memphian.
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