Catfish Almondine

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• 4 U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish fillets
• Salt
• Black pepper
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 2 lemons, zested and juiced
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter.
2. Season catfish fillets with salt and black pepper. Place fillets serving side down and cook for 4 minutes or until nicely browned.
3. Turn fillets; cook for 4 more minutes or until done. Remove from skillet, and set aside.
4. Add remaining butter to skillet.
5. Add almonds, lemon zest and lemon juice. Cook for 1 minute or until almonds begin to brown.
6. Place catfish on plate and top with almondine sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: The Catfish Institute