Catfish Fillets With Mushroom Cream Sauce!

Ingredients

• 4 catfish fillets
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lb mushroom, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup brandy or bourbon
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 1/4 cups gruyere or swiss cheese, grated

Directions

1. 1

   Set oven to broil.

2. 2

   Salt and pepper fish on both sides. Set asside.

3. 3

   Combine butter, oil and garlic in small saucepan over low heat until butter is melted.

4. 4

   Saute the mushroom in medium size skillet in 1/2 of the butter/oil mix.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and add the Booze. :-) Return to heat and cook until it becomes a glaze.Add the tomatoes, Thyme and cream. Simmer for 10 minutes until it thickens.

6. 6

   Add salt and pepper to taste. (remember the fish is already salted and peppered).

7. 7

   In another skillet heat the remaining butter/oil mixture.

8. 8

   Saute the fish in it for 3-4 minute on each side. Just until cooked through. (thicker fillet will take longer).

9. 9

   Transfer the fish to broiler proof dish and spoon the sauce over it. Sprinkle with the cheese and broil until cheese melts.Yummmmmmmm! :-).