Catfish Bienville – TCI

Ingredients

• 6 U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish fillets
• ½ cup butter, divided
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 rib celery, diced
• 1 ½ cups chopped mushrooms
• ½ pound shrimp
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup chicken stock
• ½ cup Parmesan
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon sherry (optional)
• Fresh-cut parsley for garnish