Catfish Frangelica, Lafitte's Landing

Title:
Catfish Frangelica, Lafitte's Landing

Yield:
6 Servings

Categories:
Creole,
Fish,
Seafood




Ingredients:





     2 lb Catfish fillets(5-7oz ea)


          Cayenne pepper to taste


   1/2 c  Butter or margarine,melted


     2 tb Lemon juice


     2 tb Butter


          Salt to taste


          Paprika for color


   1/4 c  Dry white wine


   1/4 c  Pecan halves





--------------------------FRANGELICA
BUTTER SAUCE--------------------------


     1 c  Heavy cream


     1 c  Butter,cold chipped


     3 tb Frangelica liqueur





 1. Thaw frozen fish according to package directions.


 2. Prepare Frangelica Butter Sauce.


 3. Season catfish with salt and cayenne, sprinkle with paprika and place in


 baking dish.


 4. Add melted butter, wine and lemon juice.


 5. Bake uncovered in preheated 450'F. oven 5 to 7 minutes (do not


 overcook).


 6. Place on serving platter and top with Frangelica Butter Sauce and pecans


 sauteed in 2 Tablespoons butter.


 *** FRANGELICA BUTTER SAUCE ***


 1. In medium saucepan, slowly reduce cream and Frangelica together until


 approximately 6 tablespoons remain.


 2. Slowly add butter, a few chips at a time, swirling pan constantly to


 incorporate butter into cream (do not stir); continue swirling until all


 butter has been added.


 


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