Catfish Frangelica, Lafitte's Landing

Catfish Frangelica, Lafitte's Landing

Course :	Cajun
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	6

Ingredients:

2	pounds	catfish fillets -- (5-7oz ea)
1	teaspoon	salt to taste
1	teaspoon	cayenne pepper to taste
1	teaspoon	paprika for color
1/2	cup	butter or margarine -- melted
1/4	cup	dry white wine
2	tablespoons	lemon juice
1/4	cup	pecan halves
2	tablespoons	butter
		---frangelica butter sauce---
1	cup	heavy cream
3	tablespoons	frangelica liqueur
1	cup	butter -- cold chipped

Preparation:

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 450F oven 5 to 7 minutes (do not overcook). 6. Place on serving platter and top with Frangelica Butter Sauce and pecans sautéed 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.