CATFISH WITH BROWN BUTTER-PECAN SAUCE

Catfish with Brown Butter-Pecan Sauce image

My husband is from the Midwest and grew up eating fried catfish. This dish is one of his favorites, and yet the rich, toasty pecans and tangy citrus are a perfect complement to any fish. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)
6 tablespoons butter, divided
3/4 cup chopped pecans
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Lemon wedges

Steps:

In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, cayenne and pepper. Add catfish, one fillet at a time, and turn to coat. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat, add fillets. Cook until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 2-4 minutes on each side. Remove fish to a serving platter and keep warm., In the same skillet, melt remaining butter. Add pecans and cook over medium heat until toasted, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in lemon zest and juice. Serve with fish and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574 calories, Fat 46g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 507mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein.