The Bible does not deal specifically with abortion. For that matter, it does not deal specifically with infanticide, the killing of babies. Nor does it talk about parricide, fratricide, uxoricide (killing of one's wife), nor genocide (the killing of a whole race). Examples of such crimes are mentioned, but not singled out for special treatment. In fact, the Bible does not even discuss suicide (self-killing). There are specific provisions against homicide – the deliberate taking of human life (“killing” or “slaying” is the usual expression). The Bible prohibits the taking of innocent human life. If the developing fetus is shown to be a human being, then we do not need a specific commandment against feticide (abortion) any more than we need something specific against uxoricide (wife-killing). The general commandment against killing covers both.

Harold Brown

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Seafood, Vegetables, Eggs, Dairy		Seafood, Main dish	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

6		5-8 oz catfish fillets
3/4	c	Vegetable oil
1	c	Eggwash (1 egg, 1/2 cup
		Water, 1/2 cup milk)
1/2	c	Unseasoned flour
1/4	c	Julienned andouille sausage
1	ts	Garlic
1/2	c	Sliced mushrooms
1/2	c	Chopped green onions
24		Fresh shucked oysters
1/2	c	Dry white wine
1 1/2	c	Heavy whipping cream
		Salt and white pepper to
		Taste
4	sl	Cold butter

INSTRUCTIONS

In a ten inch heavy bottom saute pan, heat oil over medium high heat. Blend
eggwash to ensure that egg, milk and water are well mixed. Dip catfish
fillets into eggwash and then into flour, coating evenly on all sides.
Saute fish, three fillets at a time, until golden brown, approximately
three to five minutes on each side. Once cooked, remove and keep warm. In
the same saute pan, add andouille, garlic, mushrooms and green onions and
saute until vegetables are wilted, approximately three to five minutes. Add
oysters and saute until their edges are curly. Deglaze with white wine, add
heavy whipping cream and cook until sauce is slightly thickened. Season to
taste using salt and white pepper. Once sauce has thickened, swirl in
butter chips, two at a time, until all is incorporated. The butter will
finish the sauce to a nice sheen. Place two to three ounces of oyster
butter in the center of a serving plate and top with catfish fillet.
Garnish with four cooked oysters per serving.
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