Plantation-style Catfish Fillets

== Description ==
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Huey Estate in Richardson, Texas in 1988.
* Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
== Ingredients ==
* 8 catfish fillets
* ½ cup all purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* 1 teaspoon paprika
* ⅓ cup vegetable shortening
* 2 garlic cloves chopped
* 28 ounce can whole tomatoes
* 4 cups fresh spinach
* 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese grated
* 8 ounces sour cream
* 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
* ½ teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
== Directions ==
# Mix flour, salt, pepper and paprika then dust fish in seasoned flour.
# In large heavy skillet sauté fillets in hot shortening until crisp and golden then remove and set aside.
# Sauté garlic for 1 minute then add tomatoes and cook until heated through.
# With slotted spoon lift out tomatoes (reserve sauce in skillet).
# Heat reserved sauce then add spinach and cook just until tender.
# Arrange spinach in center of dish then place fillets on top.
# Blend 1 tablespoon cheese with remaining ingredients and spoon over fillets.
# Sprinkle with remaining cheese and brown under broiler and serve at once.
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