Creole Catfish Cakes

== Description ==
A Catfish recipe.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 pound U.S. farm-raised catfish fillets
* 6 tablespoons butter
* ¾ cup flour
* 2 cups milk
* ½ teaspoon salt
* ½ teaspoon black pepper
* ½ teaspoon dry mustard
* 1½ cups bell pepper, finely chopped
* ½ cup green onions, finely chopped
* ½ teaspoon tabasco
* 1½ cups fresh breadcrumbs
== Directions ==
# Broil or grill catfish fillets—over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes per side, or until flesh flakes with fork.
# Allow fillets to cool.
# Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan.
# Add the flour.
# Stir constantly for 2 to 3 minutes, while the roux bubbles.
# Add the milk slowly, continuing to stir until the cream sauce is thick, 10 to 12 minutes.
# Add salt, pepper, and mustard, mixing well.
# Flake the catfish fillets into a bowl.
# Add the cream sauce and the remaining ingredients, mixing thoroughly.
# Use the mixture immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days.
# Using a large spoon, make cakes with the fix mixture and coat them completely with more fresh breadcrumbs.
# Using a heavy skillet, sauté the patties gently in 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter, until they are browned.
# Keep warm while you continue cooking the cakes, adding more oil and butter as needed.
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