Casserole of Catfish Jean Lafitte

Serves 6

Ingredients:

• 4 5-7 oz. catfish fillets
• 1 cup melted butter or margarine
• 1 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 3/4 cup dry cooking sherry
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup diced red pimentos
• 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• Salt and cayenne pepper to taste
  

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 F. Season fish fillets with salt and pepper; set aside. In a 12" saute pan, melt butter, when hot add green onions, celery and mushrooms. Saute until wilted, approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Add sherry, blend well into mixture. Place catfish fillets on top of seasonings in saute pan and cook approximately 5 minutes, do not overturn. Remove fillets to 8 by 11" baking pan and keep warm. Add cream to saute pan, blend well. Season to taste using salt and pepper and cook approximately 5 minutes or until mixture is well thickened. Pour sauce over catfish fillets, sprinkle with parmesan cheese and red pimentos and place in oven until cheese is brown and fish is cooked. Approximately 10 minutes. Serve at once.