Shelly's Recipe

ALMOND-CRUSTED CATFISH

Category: Fish and Seafood

4 catfish fillets (4-6 oz each)
1/2 cup flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/ tsp black pepper
3 tbsp vegetable oil
3 tbsp butter
1/ cup slivered almonds
1 tsp grated lemon zest
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
For garnish: parsley sprigs and lemon slices

Mix flour with salt and pepper. Dredge fillets in seasoned flour and hold. Heat oil in large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is very hot, gently slide fillets in and cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until easily flaked with a fork. Transfer to serving platter and keep warm. Wipe skillet clean with paper towel; return to medium heat. Add butter and melt. Add almonds and cook until light brown. Add zest and lemon juice and stir for 10-15 seconds. Pour sauce evenly over fillets and garnish with parsley and lemon. Serves 4