Catfish fillets sautéed in butter and served with a lemony almond butter sauce.

Catfish Almondine

2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 pounds catfish
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1 lemon

1. In a 12-inch skillet over medium low heat melt 1 tablespoon butter. Saute catfish until lightly golden and flakey. Transfer to an 8-inch square pan and keep warm in a 200°F (95°C) oven.
2. In the same skillet, melt remaining butter. Add slivered almonds, grated lemon peel and juice from lemon, stirring once. Remove catfish from oven. Pour the sauce over the catfish.

Makes 4 servings.