Catfish With Brown Butter Pecan Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon pepper4 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)6 tablespoons butter, divided3/4 cup chopped pecans2 teaspoons grated lemon zest2 teaspoons lemon juiceLemon wedges

Preparation

In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, cayenne and pepper. Add catfish, 1 fillet at a time, and turn to coat. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat, add fish. Cook until fillets just begin 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, 2-3 minutes. Stir in lemon zest and juice. Serve with fish and lemon wedges.