Catfish Courtboullion - The Local Palate

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons oil or butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 rib of celery, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 6-ounce can of tomato paste
• 1 8-ounce can cooked whole tomatoes
• 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
• 4 pounds catfish
• Salt, black pepper, and cayenne to taste