Plantation-style catfish fillets

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8eachesCatfish fillets(4-5oz ea)
1xSalt
1xPaprika
2eachesGarlic cloves,chopped
4cupsSpinach
3tablespoonsParmesan cheese,grated
teaspoonLemon juice,fresh
1pinchBlack pepper
½cupFlour,all-purpose
1xPepper
cupShortening,vegetable
1canWhole tomatoes(28oz)
2packsSpinach,frozen(10oz)
1packDairy sour cream(8oz)
¼teaspoonSalt

Directions

1. Thaw frozen fish according to package directions. 2. Mix flour and salt, pepper, and paprika to taste. Dust fish in seasoned flour.

3. In large, heavy skillet, saute fillets in hot shortening until crisp and golden; remove.

4. Saute garlic 1 minute; add tomatoes and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.

5. With slotted spoon, lift out tomatoes (reserve sauce in skillet); arrange tomatoes.

6. Heat reserved sauce; add spinach and cook just until tender. 7. Arrange spinach in center of dish; place fillets on top. 8. Blend 1 tablespoon of the cheese with remaining ingredients and spoon over fillets.

9. Sprinkle with remaining cheese, brown under broiler and serve at once.