Crunchy Catfish Fillets with Lemon-Parsley Sauce

Crispy fried catfish fillets served with a buttery lemon parsley sauce.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 large eggs
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup crushed saltine crackers
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 pounds catfish fillets
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon liquid hot pepper sauce

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a shallow or flat bowl combine 2 eggs and 2 tablespoons water; beat well and set aside.
3. In another shallow or flat bowl, combine 1/2 cup crushed crackers, 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; set aside.
4. Dip 2 pounds catfish in the egg mixture, then in the seasoned cracker crumbs, coating well.
5. Transfer to a greased baking dish and drizzle 2 tablespoons melted butter on top.
6. Bake for 30 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine 3 chopped green onions, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/2 cup melted butter, 1 tablespoon parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, and 1/8 teaspoon liquid hot pepper sauce.
8. Simmer for 3 minutes then pour over the cooked catfish.

Makes 4 servings.