Here’s a fun fact for your next game of Trivial Pursuit: Fishing Edition: Panfish get their name from the fact that they are edible and fit nicely in a pan.nnCrappie are panfish.nnThey are edible. They are delicious - as long as you know how to prepare them. They’re also nutritious, containing a whole lot of protein and healthy fats (including some Omega 3 fats - though not as many as you’ll find in some other fish).nnThere are a few things to know before eating crappie. This probably goes without saying, but don’t eat crappie fished from a source that you suspect was contaminated. You’ll also want to carve any excess red flesh off of your crappie, as it has an especially strong fishy flavor.nnCrappie meat is flaky, white, and delicate - it’s easy to overcook. We recommend following a recipe. There are hundreds - you can batter-fry crappie, cook it in a stew, or saute it in butter sauce. The possibilities for eating crappie are as diverse as the options for catching them. n