Catfish Pecan
a.. 1/2 cup cornmeal
b.. 1 teaspoon salt
c.. 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
d.. 1 1/4 pounds catfish
e.. 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
f.. 1/2 cup pecans, finely crushed
g.. 5 wedges lemon, for garnish
h.. 5 sprigs fresh parsley, for garnish
Directions
1 Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
2 In a large bowl, mix the cornmeal, salt and pepper. Dip the catfish in the cornmeal mixture; coating well.
3 Place catfish on a flat, greased baking sheet. Pour the oil over the fish.
4 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until catfish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Sprinkle with pecans toward the end of the cooking period.
5 Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley sprigs.
Makes 5 servings
