Catfish Stew with Bacon

== Description ==
A catfish stew recipe featuring bacon, vegetables, and garlic.
== Ingredients ==
* 3 slices smoked bacon
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 2 shallots, finely chopped
* 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
* ½ teaspoon dried thyme
* 1 bay leaf
* 1 teaspoon salt
* ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* 4½ cups water
* 1 large ripe tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped into 1-inch chunks
* ½ cup thinly sliced carrots
* 1 cup small new potatoes, scrubbed and halved
* 3 pounds U.S. farm-rasied catfish fillets, cut into 2- to 3-inch pieces
* 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
* 3 green onions, thinly sliced
* For garnish: chopped parsley and lemon wedges
== Directions ==
# Cook bacon in a large saucepan until crisp. Drain on paper towels and set aside. Drain off all but 4 tablespoons of bacon fat from the pan.
# Add onion and shallots and sauté over medium-low heat until translucent.
# Add garlic, thyme, bay leaf, salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
# Add water and bring to a boil. Adjust heat to keep stew at a simmer and cook, partially covered, for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
# Add tomato, carrots and potatoes and cook until tender.
# Add catfish pieces, parsley and green onions and cook, stirring gently, until is flakes easily when tested with a fork.
# Crumble bacon and stir into the stew. Taste and adjust seasoning.
# Serve garnished with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.
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Category:Stew Recipes
Category:Catfish Recipes
Category:New potato Recipes
Category:Bacon Recipes
Category:Tomato Recipes
Category:Carrot Recipes