Cajun Baked Catfish

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.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  slices bacon, diced
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  onion, chopped
• 1  cup butter (2 sticks)
• 2  teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons Grey Poupon mustard
• 1⁄4 teaspoon basil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
• 5  dashes Tabasco sauce (or to taste)
• 2  tablespoons  crab boil, spice
• 1 1⁄2 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.