6 - Southern Pride Catfish Fillets
1 - Cup Unsalted Butter (Melted)
2 - Tablespoons Paprika
2 - Tablespoons Lemon Pepper
1 - Teaspoon Onion Powder
1 - Teaspoon Dried Thyme
1 1/2 - Teaspoons Red Pepper
1 1/2 - Teaspoons Garlic Powder
1 1/2 - Teaspoons Dried Basil
2 1/2 - Teaspoons Salt


Heat a large cast iron or heavy aluminum skillet over high heat for 10 minutes. In a small bowl stir paprika, salt, lemon pepper, garlic powder, ground red pepper, basil, onion powder and thyme. Dip catfish fillets into melted butter or margarine. Coat both sides of fish with spice mixture, using approximately 1 tablespoon of spice mixture for each fillet. Place coated fillets on waxed paper. Place 3 fillets at a time in the hot skillet. Drizzle each fillet with 1 tablespoon of melted butter or margarine. Cook over high heat approximately 2 minutes per side or until fish flakes easily. Serves 6.
Per Serving: calories: 200; fat 11g; protein: 24g; carbohydrates: 0g; calcium: 16mg; cholesterol 90mg; sodium 750mg.