1824. FARM-RAISED CATFISH with BACON and HORSERADISH

makes six servings


6 (4 to 5-ounce) farm-raised catfish fillets, fresh or frozen
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons shredded horseradish
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
4 strips bacon, cooked crisp, crumbled
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

If frozen, thaw fish fillets according to package directions; rinse and pat dry. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease large baking dish. Arrange fillets in single layer in dish. Melt butter in small skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened. Combine cream cheese, wine, horseradish, mustard, salt and pepper in small bowl; stir in onion. Pour this mixture over fish and top with crumbled bacon. Bake 30 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with fork. Garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.


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