Is SWAI fish catfish?

Swai's other names include Vietnamese catfish (though swai is not actually catfish), iridescent shark (it's not shark, either), and basa (which is deceptive, since basa is actually a different species). It's also marketed as tra, sutchi, and pangasius hypophthalmus. read more

Swai fish is an Asian catfish that is often farmed in freshwater ponds contaminated with dangerous drugs and chemicals. There are other reasons to avoid it. Swai fish is an Asian catfish that is often farmed in freshwater ponds contaminated with dangerous drugs and chemicals. read more

Swai is a white-flesh fish (typically available in fillet form) with a sweet mild, taste and light flaky texture that can be broiled, grilled, or coating with bread crumbs and fried, according to experts. read more

While the two fish do have a similar flavor when cooked, swai is different from the common catfish farmed and sold in the U.S. Swai and catfish are often mistaken because the common scientific name of swai is "Sutchi Catfish," and swai is commonly sold as imported catfish. read more