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Baked Fillet of Catfish Creole

From the Kitchen of: Pepper

Serve with steamed vegetables and a nice garden salad. Ummmmmmm good!!!

4	5oz	Catfish Fillets (5-8)
2	Tbsp.	Butter
1	c.	Onions, chopped
3/4	c.	Celery, chopped
1/2	c.	Bell Pepper, chopped
2	8oz	cans Tomato Sauce
2		whole Bay Leaves
		Salt to taste
		Pepper to Taste
1/2	tsp.	Sugar
1/4	tsp.	Thyme
1/4	tsp.	Dill
1/4	tsp.	Sweet Basil
1	c.	Water
		Salt and Cayenne Pepper to taste

• Place Catfish fillets in baking pan with a one inch lip.
• Cover with Creole sauce. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
• Creole Sauce: In a heavy pot, sauté seasonings in butter until done about 10 minutes
• Add tomato sauce and water; bring to rapid boil and reduce to simmer.
• Stir occasionally and cook approximately one hour.
• Add water to retain volume. Season with salt and cayenne pepper to taste.
• 4 servings.