Catfish Creole

Ingredients

• 6 catfish fillets
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 bunch green onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bay leaf, crushed
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh

• 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, crushed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 3/4 lb vermicelli, cooked and drained

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

2. 2

   Pat catfish fillets dry with paper towel and place in baking dish.

3. 3

   Saute' green onions and garlic in butter until tender.

4. 4

   Add bay leaf, lemon juice, tomatoes, salt, cayenne, oregano, and basil - cook until heated throughout.

5. 5

   Pour sauce over catfish and bake, uncovered, until fish is flaky, 20 minutes.

6. 6

   Divide pasta among 6 plates and place fillet with sauce over each nest of pasta.