Shelly's Recipe

SOUTHWESTERN PAN FRIED CATFISH

Category: Fish and Seafood

1/4 cup flour
Salt and pepper
2 catfish fillets
Pinch chili powder
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp finely chopped garlic
1/4 cup white wine
1/4 cup finely chopped tomato
1/2 tsp butter and chopped green onion

Place flour in a shallow dish and season with salt and pepper. Lightly coat catfish fillets with seasoned flour. Set aside on wax paper-lined baking sheet.

Dust fillets with chili powder. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and saute until lightly browned. Place catfish fillets in pan. Cook 2-3 minutes or until browned. Turn fillets over and cook 1 minute more.

Add wine, chili pepper, tomato and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cover and cook until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Place fillets on serving plates. Add butter and green onion to sauce in skillet. Stir until blended and pour over catfish. Serves 2