LaFitte's Landing Catfish Frangelica

Ingredients:

2 pounds catfish fillets
cayenne pepper to taste
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
Salt to taste
Paprika for color
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup pecan halves
***Frangelica Butter Sauce***
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup butter, cold, cut in small pieces
3 tablespoons Frangelica liqueur

Directions:

Thaw frozen fish according to package directions.

Prepare Frangelica Butter Sauce.

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

Add melted butter, wine and lemon juice.

Bake uncovered in preheated 450F. oven, 5 to 7 minutes (do not overcook).

Place on serving platter and top with Frangelica Butter Sauce and pecans sauteed in 2 Tbsp. butter.

For Frangelica Butter Sauce: In medium saucepan, slowly reduce cream and Frangelica together until approximately 6 Tbsp. remain. 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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