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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Seafood, Dairy	American	Creole, Fish, Seafood	8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	lb	Catfish fillets(4-5oz ea)
1	tb	Lemon juice
1/8	ts	White pepper
		Cherry tomatoes(opt)
1	tb	Butter or margarine,melted
1	ts	Salt
		Parsley sprigs(opt)
3		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	ts	White pepper
2	tb	Butter or margarine
1/4	c	Flour,all-purpose
8	oz	American cheese,small pieces
1	cn	Mushrooms,sliced(4oz)
1/4	ts	Worcestershire sauce
1	ds	Hot pepper sauce

INSTRUCTIONS

BIENVILLE 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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