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                           CATFISH BIENVILLE

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

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- 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.



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