Catfish bienville

8 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 pounds Catfish fillets(4-5oz ea)
1 tablespoon Lemon juice
⅛ teaspoon White pepper
1 x Cherry tomatoes(opt)
1 tablespoon Butter or margarine,melted
1 teaspoon Salt
1 x Parsley sprigs(opt)
3 eaches Bacon slices,chopped
⅓ cup Chopped green onions(w/tops)
2 cups Milk
¼ cup Sherry
½ pounds Shrimp,cooked,drained
¼ teaspoon White pepper
2 tablespoons Butter or margarine
¼ cup Flour,all-purpose
8 ounces American cheese,small pieces
1 can Mushrooms,sliced(4oz)
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 dash Hot pepper sauce

Directions

BIENVILLE 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.

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