Delta Bisque

Description
A Catfish recipe.

Ingredients

 * ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon butter
 * 3 green onions, chopped
 * 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
 * ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
 * 2 U.S. farm-raised catfish fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces
 * 4 cups milk
 * 1 cup heavy cream
 * 1 teaspoon tabasco sauce
 * 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
 * 1 bay leaf
 * 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
 * 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

 * 1) Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a Dutch oven or a large, heavy saucepan over medium-low heat.
 * 2) Add green onions and celery, and catfish fillet pieces and sauté for 3 or 4 minutes; do not brown.
 * 3) Remove catfish and vegetables from the pan.
 * 4) Add the remaining ⅓ cup of butter to the pan and cook over medium heat until melted.
 * 5) Add the flour and stir for 2 to 3 minutes.
 * 6) Gradually stir in the milk and cream, stirring well after each addition.
 * 7) Cook, stirring constantly until thickened.
 * 8) Add the catfish and vegetables.
 * 9) Stir in the tabasco sauce, parsley, bay leaf, chives and salt.
 * 10) Simmer for 15 minutes and serve.
 * 11) Bisque can be refrigerated, covered, for up to 3 days.