*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                               Chat du Lac

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Fish                             Seafood

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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      6    Catfish fillets (about 2 lb)
      5 tb Butter or margarine, softened
    1/2 c  White wine
    1/2 lb Mushrooms, thinly sliced (2 c)
           Salt to taste
           Black pepper to taste
      2 tb Flour, all-purpose
    1/2 c  Milk
    1/2    Juice of lemon
      2 tb Parmesan cheese, fresh grated
      2 tb Parsley, finely chopped
 
  1. Thaw frozen fish according to package directions.

  2. Rub rectangular baking dish with 1 tablespoon of the butter.

  3. Pat fillets dry; arrange in dish in one layer.

  4. Add wine; scatter mushrooms over fish and sprinkle with salt and
  pepper.

  5. Bake in preheated 400 F oven 10 minutes.

  6. Meanwhile, melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in saucepan; add flour,
  stirring with whisk.

  7. Add milk, stirring; when blended and smooth, remove from heat.

  8. Pour liquid from baked fish into saucepan, stirring; bring to a boil and
  cook, stirring often, about 5 minutes.

  9. Stir in lemon juice; pour sauce over fish and bake 10 minutes longer.

  10. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley; serve hot.

  NOTE: Recipe compliments of Craig Claiborne and Trilby's Restaurant of
  Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

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