Zesty Buffalo Lemon Pepper Catfish

Zesty Buffalo Lemon Pepper Catfish is a great dish for a casual weeknight meal or a potluck dinner. It is flavorful and easy to make, and it is sure to please everyone at the table. Here is a recipe for Buffalo Lemon Pepper Catfish:

Zesty Buffalo Lemon Pepper Catfish

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound catfish fillets
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup hot sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
2. In a shallow bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, lemon pepper seasoning, and cayenne pepper (if using).
3. In another shallow bowl, whisk together buttermilk and hot sauce.
4. Dredge catfish fillets in the flour mixture, then dip in the buttermilk mixture, and coat again in the flour mixture.
5. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add catfish fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
6. Transfer catfish fillets to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until heated through.
7. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Suggested Pairings

• Mashed potatoes
• Coleslaw
• Hush puppies
• French fries

This recipe is easy to follow and can be customized to your liking. If you don’t like your catfish too spicy, you can omit the cayenne pepper. You can also adjust the amount of hot sauce to your desired level of spice.

I hope you enjoy this recipe for Zesty Buffalo Lemon Pepper Catfish!