Almond-crusted Catfish

Description
A Catfish recipe.

Ingredients

 * 6 U.S. Farm-Raised catfish fillets
 * ½ cup flour
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * ½ teaspoon pepper
 * 2 tablespoons oil
 * 3 tablespoons butter
 * ¼ cup slivered almonds
 * 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
 * 2 teaspoons lemon juice
 * for garnish: parsley sprigs and lemon wedges or slices

Directions

 * 1) Mix flour with salt and pepper.
 * 2) Dredge fillets in the flour.
 * 3) Heat oil in large, heavy skillet over medium heat.
 * 4) When oil is very hot, slide fillets in and cook for 3 – 4 minutes per side or until easily flaked with a fork.
 * 5) Transfer fillets to a serving platter and keep warm.
 * 6) Wipe skillet clean with paper towel, return to medium heat.
 * 7) Add 3 tablespoons of butter and melt.
 * 8) Add almonds and cook until they are light brown.
 * 9) Add zest and lemon juice and stir for 10 – 15 seconds.
 * 10) Pour sauce over fillets and garnish with parsley and lemon.