ALMOND-CRUSTED CATFISH

Almond-Crusted Catfish image

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

0.5 cups flour
1 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoons black pepper
24 ounces american pride catfish
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons butter
0.25 cups slivered almonds
1 teaspoons lemon zest
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 sprigs parsley

Steps:

In a shallow bowl, mix flour with salt and pepper. Dredge fillets in seasoned flour.
In a large, nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat on stovetop. When oil is very hot, gently place fillets in skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until fillets flake easily with a fork. Transfer fillets to a serving platter and keep warm.
Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel, and return to medium heat. Melt butter in skillet. Add almonds and cook until light brown. Add zest and lemon juice, stirring for 10 to 15 seconds. Pour sauce over fillets and garnish with parsley and lemon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g