Lemon-Butter Fish Fillets

Name: Lemon-Butter Fish Fillets
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 egg; 1 sleeve Saltine crackers, crushed (about 40); 4 (6-ounce) U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish fillets; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 6 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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SERVES: 4

COOK TIME: 15 Min

This fish dinner is full of lip-smackin' goodness! From the crunchy, saltine cracker-coating to the amazing lemon-butter sauce, and the flaky, mild fish, every bite is sure to deliver lots of "yum!" Give our recipe for Lemon-Butter Fish Fillets a try - it'll only take you 15 minutes to make!

What You'll Need

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
1 sleeve Saltine crackers, crushed (about 40)
4 (6-ounce) U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish fillets
1/4 cup vegetable oil
6 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

What to Do

In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, and pepper; mix well. In another shallow dish, whisk buttermilk and egg. In a third shallow dish, place cracker crumbs.
Dredge catfish in flour mixture, then dip in buttermilk mixture. Place in cracker crumbs, coating evenly on both sides.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil until hot. Fry fish in batches 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden and fish flakes easily with a fork.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Stir in lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, and parsley; heat 2 minutes.
Pour butter sauce over catfish and serve.

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Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 827
Calories from Fat 447
Total Fat 50g 76 %
Saturated Fat 18g 89 %
Trans Fat 1.1g 0 %
Protein 36g 72 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 195mg 65 %
Sodium 1,412mg 59 %
Total Carbohydrates 57g 19 %
Dietary Fiber 2.2g 9 %
Sugars 5.1g 0 %

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kmcartoonity 6207274

Aug 18, 2017

I love these pan fried catfish fillets - catfish fillets are always a good price where I buy my seafood, and it is very light tasting and moist! I love the idea of dredging the fish in buttermilk before coating, as it not only adds a bit of tanginess (you don't even need to serve it with tartar sauce) but also helps to neutralize any strong "fishy" smells. And no messy deep fryer either!

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Aug 16, 2017

love your recipes

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