Catfish Bienville
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Course : Cajun
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 8
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      pounds        catfish fillets -- (4-5oz ea)
   1      tablespoon    butter or margarine -- melted
   1      tablespoon    lemon juice
   1      teaspoon      salt
     1/8  teaspoon      white pepper
                        parsley sprigs -- (opt)
                        cherry tomatoes -- (opt)
                        ***bienville sauce***
   3                    bacon slices -- chopped
   2      tablespoons   butter or margarine
     1/3  cup           chopped green onions -- (w/tops)
     1/4  cup           flour -- all-purpose
   2      cups          milk
   8      ounces        American cheese -- small pieces
     1/4  cup           sherry
   1      can           mushrooms -- sliced(4oz)
     1/2  pound         shrimp -- cooked, drained
     1/4  teaspoon      Worcestershire sauce
     1/4  teaspoon      white pepper
   1      dash          hot pepper sauce
 

Preparation:

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.