Catfish Almondine

Posted by request, from the Catfish Institute!

• Ready In: 11 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1 1⁄2 lbs catfish fillets
• 1⁄4 cup  slivered almonds
• 1  teaspoon  grated lemon, zest of
• 2  teaspoons lemon juice

• For garnish

•  parsley sprig
•  lemon wedges or  lemon slice

Directions

1. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add catfish fillets and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
3. Transfer to a serving platter and keep warm.
4. In the same skillet, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
5. Add almonds, lemon zest and lemon juice and saute for 1 minute.
6. Pour sauce over fillets and garnish with parsley and lemon.