Baked Fillet of Catfish Creole Recipe

Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 4 5-8 oz catfish fillets
  • Creole Sauce:
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 3/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 clove garlic, chopped
  • 2 can tomato sauce, (8 oz each)
  • 2 bay leaves, (whole)
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Salt, to taste
  • Cayenne pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp thyme
  • 1/4 tsp dill
  • 1/4 tsp sweet basil
  • 1 cup water
  • Salt
  • Cayenne pepper

    • Instructions:

    1. In a heavy pot, saute seasonings in butter until done (10 minutes).
    2. Add tomato sauce and water, bring to a rapid boil, and reduce to simmer.
    3. Stir occasionally and cook approximately one hour.
    4. Add water to retain volume.
    5. Season with salt and cayenne pepper to taste. Set aside.
    6. Place catfish fillets in baking pan with 1-inch lip.
    7. Cover with Creole sauce.
    8. Bake at 350 F for 15-20 minutes.