Catfish Bienville

Serving Size : 8

• 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

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.