Catfish Fillets Sauteed in Garlic Butter

How to make Catfish Fillets Sauteed in Garlic Butter Recipe - Catfish has no bones and a rather compact flesh so it takes about twice as long to cook in a pan as any other fish. Offer lemon wedges to squeeze over the fillets. To make an authentic meal, serve with steamed mixed greens such as collard greens or kale.

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:
1 pound catfish fillets
All-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
Lemon wedges

Method:
Rinse catfish in cold water and pat dry with paper towels. With a sharp knife, cut fillets lengthwise along center to make long thin pieces.

Dust with flour. In a heavy skillet, heat butter and olive oil. Add garlic. Saute 1 minute. Add fish fillets.

Saute over medium-high heat about 10 minutes or until fish is cooked through. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.