Fillet Of Catfish Bayou Lafourche

Recipe Ingredients

4		Catfish fillets - (5-7oz ea)
1/2 cup	99g / 3.5oz	Butter - clarified
1 cup	62g / 2.2oz	Flour - all-purpose
		Salt to taste
		Cayenne pepper to taste
1/2 cup	118ml	Champagne
1/2 cup	118ml	White wine - dry
12		Oysters - fresh shucked
2		Juice of lemon
2 tablespoons	30ml	Shallots - chopped
2 tablespoons	30ml	Tarragon - chopped fresh
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Tarragon - dried
2 tablespoons	30ml	Green onion - chopped
1/2 cup	99g / 3.5oz	Butter - unsalted
2 tablespoons	30ml	Chives - chopped

Recipe Instructions

1. Thaw frozen fish according to package directions.

2. Season catfish with salt and cayenne; dust with flour, shaking off excess.

3. Heat clarified butter in large heavy skillet.

4. Place fillets in skillet, flat side up; saute over medium heat until brown.

5. Turn fillets and continue to saute until brown, then remove to heated plates.

6. Deglaze skillet with champagne or wine; add oysters, oyster liquor, lemon juice, shallots, fresh or dried tarragon, and green onions.

7. Cook until oysters begin to curl, then remove and place 3 on each fillet.

8. Reduce liquid in skillet until a glaze forms, then add cold butter, a few chips at a time, swirling pan constantly (do not stir, as spots will develop and butter solids and liquids will separate).

9. Continue adding butter; butter will emulsify, creating a smooth creamy sauce.

10. Add chives, adjust seasoning with salt and cayenne, and pour over oysters.

NOTE: Served a famous Lafitte's Landing restaurant in Donaldsonville, Louisiana.

Source:
from "Voila!" (Jr League of Lafayette, LA)

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