Catfish Courtbouillon

Ingredients

• 1 (3-5 pound) catfish
• 1 cup oil
• 1 cup flour
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 2 tbsps chopped garlic
• 1/2 cup chopped fish pieces
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 can Rotel tomatoes
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 3 quarts fish stock
• juice of one lemon
• 3 bay leaves
• pinch of thyme
• pinch of dill
• 1 cup chopped green onions
• salt
• pepper