Mississippi Catfish, Inc.

Catfish Meunière

1/4 cup milk
1 egg
1/3 cup flour
Salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2-1/2 lbs. Simmons farm-raised catfish
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Parsley sprigs
Lemon wedges

In a shallow bowl, combine milk and egg. In another bowl, combine flour, salt and cayenne pepper. Dip catfish in milk mixture, then in flour mixture, shaking off excess. Heat half the butter and all the oil in a large skillet. Sauté catfish until golden brown, turning once. In separate skillet, melt remaining butter. Combine with lemon juice, parsley and Worcestershire sauce. Serve catfish with butter sauce; garnish with parsley and lemon. Serves 4.

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