Pecan Crusted Catfish

  Today's pecan recipe is different from what is usually featured on here.  Instead of being a sweet or a snack, it's an actual meal.  This catfish, dressed with pecans, is a little salty, a little sweet and all the way delicious.  The perfect home cooked meal all year round.

Pecan Crusted Catfish
provided by Andy Peterson
YEILDS 4 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS:
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tsp. butter, melted
salt and pepper
4 catfish fillets
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Ritz cracker crumbs
3 Tbsp. butter, melted
1/4 cup chopped pecans

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 400°.  Combine lemon juice and 2 teaspoon of melted butter in 12x8 inch baking dish.  Salt and pepper fillets and spread mayonnaise over "bone" side.  Arrange fish in baking dish.  Combine cracker crumbs, pecans, and 3 tablespoons melted butter; sprinkle over fillets.  Bake catfish for 12 to 15 minutes or until fish flakes.