Catfish Creole

Course :	Fish
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	1

Ingredients:

1	pound	catfish fillets
1/3	cup	oil
1/4	cup	flour
1/2	cup	water
1	cup	celery -- sliced
1/2	cup	shallots -- chopped
1/2	cup	bell pepper -- chopped
2	cloves	garlic -- crushed
1	pound	tomatoes -- cut small, can
8	ounces	tomato sauce
1 1/2	teaspoons	salt
2	pieces	bay leaves
1/2	teaspoon	thyme
1/4	teaspoon	pepper
1	tablespoon	brown sugar -- lemon juice
1	tablespoon	lemon juice
1/4	cup	parsley -- chopped
1	teaspoon	Worcestershire sauce
2	dashes	Tabasco
2	cups	rice -- hot, cooked

Preparation:

Cut fillets into 1-in pieces. Heat oil in large pan. Add flour, stirring until brown. Remove from heat and add water slowly, stirring until blended. Add all ingredients except catfish and rice. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaves, add catfish and simmer 8 - 10 minutes more until fish flakes to the fork. Serve over rice in soup bowls. Possibly better to wilt all fresh vegetables before adding to pan. Also for: Catfish, Any Fish Recipe date: 12/11/87