Pan-sautéed Catfish Fillets with Parsley-Pecan Sauce

== Description ==
A Catfish recipe.
== Ingredients ==
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
* 4 teaspoons salt
* 6 U.S. farm-raised catfish fillets
* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 2 tablespoons butter
=== Parsley-pecan sauce ===
* 2 cups tightly packed fresh parsley, leaves and tender stems only
* ½ cup olive oil
* ½ cup broken pecan pieces
* 1 large clove garlic, cut into several pieces
* ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
* ½ cup grated romano cheese
* 2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
* salt
== Directions ==
# Mix flour, cayenne pepper and salt in a shallow dish or on a piece of wax paper.
# Dredge each catfish fillet in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
# Set aside on a wax paper-lined baking sheet.
# Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until the butter is foaming but not brown.
# Add three of the fillets and cook for about 4 minutes or until lightly browned.
# Turn the fillets and spread some of the parsley-pecan sauce over the top and cook for 2 minutes.
# Cover the pan and cook for about 2 minutes longer or until flakes easily when tested with a fork and sauce is melted.
# Using a spatula, place catfish on an oven-proof platter.
# Add the remaining tablespoon of oil and tablespoon of butter to the skillet and cook the remaining fillets as directed above, coating them with the sauce.
# Reheat the catfish on the platter by briefly placing them under the broiler just before serving, if necessary.
=== Parsley-pecan sauce ===
# Place parsley in a food processor and coarsely chop, turning the machine on and off, and scraping down sides of bowl.
# Add olive oil, pecans, garlic, parmesan and romano cheeses and butter and process until mixture makes a smooth paste.
# Season with salt to taste.
# Store sauce, tightly covered, in the refrigerator.
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