Celebrate Spring's Arrival with a Skillet Fish Fry

🐟 Crisp, Golden Catfish with a Southern Twist

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

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

👩‍🍳 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.