Celebrate Spring's Arrival with a Skillet Fish Fry

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🐟 Crisp, Golden Catfish with a Southern Twist

Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
Servings: 4–6

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Nothing says springs like a fish fry with the catch of the day. This Pan-Fried Catfish recipe is perfect for enjoying flaky fillets without the mess.

✨ Ingredients:

• ⅓ cup flour

• 2 tablespoons mesquite seasoning (or seasoning of choice, such as lemon pepper)

• 1 stick butter

• ¼ cup avocado oil (or oil of choice)

• 1–2 pounds thawed catfish fillets (½ pound each)

• Cooked rice, for serving

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👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. In a pie dish, mix flour and seasoning.

2. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add oil.

3. Coat fish fillets in flour mixture on both sides.

4. Place fish in skillet and fry 5 minutes, then flip and fry another 5 minutes.

5. Drain fish on paper towels and serve with rice.

💡 Tip:
If the skillet is large enough, fry two fillets at once. If frying more than four fillets, discard butter and oil and start fresh before frying more.

Originally posted by Lake Wedowee Life Magazine via Locable