CATFISH WITH PECAN BUTTER

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-Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Dash hot pepper sauce
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup milk
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)
Oil for frying
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the butter, pecans, lemon juice and pepper sauce; cover and process until smooth. Set aside., In a shallow dish, combine the eggs and milk. In another shallow dish, combine the cornmeal, flour and seasonings. Dip fillets in egg mixture, then coat with the flour mixture., In a large skillet, heat 1/4 in. oil over medium heat. Fry fillets in batches for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove from the skillet and keep warm. Serve with pecan butter and lemon wedges.

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