Recipe of Catfish Bienville - Food Recipes

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CATFISH BIENVILLE

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Serving Size : 8
Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Creole Fish Seafood

Ingredients - Preparation Method:

2 lb Catfish fillets(4-5oz ea) 1 T Lemon juice 1/8 t White pepper 1 x Cherry tomatoes(opt) 1 T Butter or margarine,melted 1 t Salt 1 x Parsley sprigs(opt) -----BIENVILLE SAUCE----- 3 ea Bacon slices,chopped 1/3 c Chopped green onions(w/tops) 2 c Milk 1/4 c Sherry 1/2 lb Shrimp,cooked,drained 1/4 t White pepper 2 T Butter or margarine 1/4 c Flour,all-purpose 8 oz American cheese,small pieces 1 cn Mushrooms,sliced(4oz) 1/4 t Worcestershire sauce 1 d Hot pepper sauce 1. Thaw frozen fish according to package directions. 2. Prepare Bienville Sauce; keep warm. 3. Place fillets on well-greased rack of broiler pan. 4. Combine butter, lemon juice, salt and pepper; brush fillets with butter mixture. 5. Broil 6 inches from heat for 8 minutes, or until fish flakes easily when tested with fork. 6. Remove fish to warm serving platter; spoon Bienville Sauce over fillets. 7. Garnish with parsley and cherry tomatoes if desired. *** BIENVILLE SAUCE *** 1. In medium skillet, cook bacon and onion until bacon is light brown. 2. Add butter and flour; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth (do not brown flour). 3. Add milk gradually, making a smooth paste; cook over low heat until thickened and bubbly. 4. Add cheese; continue cooking over low heat until cheese melts. 5. Stir in remaining ingredients. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -