Parmesan Catfish

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup parmesan cheese, preferably freshly grated
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 tsp. paprika (optional)
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 lbs. skinless catfish fillets, 1.25" thick
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 1/3 cup sliced almonds

Directions:

Combine parmesan, flour, salt, pepper and optional paprika in a shallow dish. Combine milk and eggs in another shallow dish. Dip fresh fish into milk/egg mixture, then dredge in cheese/flour mixture. Place fillets in a lightly greased baking dish. Drizzle fillets with butter, and sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 20 minutes or until done.

NOTE: Substitute any mild seafood fillets that are 1.25" thick such as cusk, cod or ocean pout. Makes 6 servings.