Cajun Baked Catfish

TxGriffLover's Note:

I've been making this recipe for years, and it's very good. I believe I clipped this recipe from the Tulsa World Newspaper in the 80's, but don't remember the origin. This is a nice change from fried catfish. You can use any fish, toss in some shrimp, green pepper, celery and fresh tomatoes are also good. Serve with rice. Posted for ZWT5.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 3 slices bacon , diced
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 1 onion , chopped
• 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 ½ teaspoons Grey Poupon mustard
• ¼ teaspoon basil
• ¼ teaspoon thyme
• ½ teaspoon oregano
• 5 dashes Tabasco sauce (or to taste)
• 2 tablespoons crab boil , spice
• 1 ½ lbs catfish fillets

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375º.
2. Saute the diced bacon, onion and garlic. Add the butter and herbs. Simmer 3 minutes. Add the fish, stir and simmer 3 minutes more.
3. Transfer to a baking dish and bake for about 20 minutes or until the fish is done.