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West Virginia Catfish with Brown Butter and Ramps

This is the simplest way to make a fish recipe feel local: keep the fillet clean, use one strong vegetable, and finish with butter that tastes like the season.

Recipe Details

  • Prep time: 15 minutes
  • Cook time: 15 minutes
  • Servings: 4
  • Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • 4 catfish fillets
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 cups chopped ramps
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Chopped herbs

Instructions

  1. Season the catfish and sear it in a hot skillet with oil.
  2. Cook the ramps until tender and lightly browned.
  3. Brown the butter and stir in lemon juice and herbs.
  4. Spoon the butter over the fish and vegetables and serve immediately.

Why It Works In West Virginia

This recipe is tied to West Virginia through the species, the pantry direction, and the produce that already belongs to the place. It is meant to read as part of a state-first archive, not a generic outdoor cookbook.