For the fried catfish Mexican style, first prepare the pasta garnish. To do this, cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a frying pan.
Peel and dice the onion and sauté in the oil. Then remove the seeds from the red bell pepper and dice finely and sauté in the same way. Dust with red bell pepper powder and pour in the milk.
Add the noodles and beans and let them get hot, season with chili powder, salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle the catfish fillets with lemon juice, season with salt, pepper and chili.
Melt butter in a frying pan, fry the fillets first on the skin side, then also on the other side. Do not fry too long, otherwise the fish will be dry! Arrange on the pasta side dish and serve the fried catfish Mexican style.