This place in Midland City offers the crispiest fried catfish and generous portions

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Midland City's The Shrimp Boat is well-known for its southern-style sides and seafood delicacies. This humble location, which serves filling fare including steamed shrimp, fried catfish, and traditional potato salad, has emerged as a hidden gem. Fans gush about the constantly superb fried catfish, which is perfectly crispy and has a perfect flavor balance. The shrimp alternatives are also well-liked, especially the steamed shrimp, which gets high marks for having excellent seasoning and large amounts. The potato salad and slaw are great sides that complete the fulfilling dinner. Even with the odd criticism—like the potato salad being overly mustard-based—the seafood is still a fan favorite.

Popular Dishes:

Whole Fried Catfish

Steamed Shrimp

Fried Shrimp

Slaw

Potato Salad

Detailed Dish:

The standout item on the menu is the full fried catfish. This dish, which costs about $12, includes a huge crispy catfish that has been expertly fried to maintain its moist inside while providing a wonderful crunch on the surface. This southern favorite serves up a hearty dinner that pleases seafood fans, and it's typically served with a side of potato salad or slaw. It has received excellent reviews because of the freshness of the fish and the flavor balance between its crunchy outside and soft, flaky within.