Pesto Catfish - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 catfish fillets or fish of choice
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. salt
1 tsp. ground red pepper
2 Tbsp. butter, divided
2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
1 jar pesto

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0. Rinse fillets and pat dry. Combine all dry ingredients. Coat fillets evenly and shake off excess coating. Heat 1 tablespoon each of butter and oil over medium-high heat in large skillet until butter foams, but doesn't burn. Cook 2 fillets, rounded side down, for 2 minutes. Turn fillets and cook 2 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet, rounded side up. Wipe skillet; add remaining butter and oil. Repeat cooking process with remaining fillets. Spread fillets with pesto. Bake for 6 to 7 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Makes 4 servings.