Barbecued Bass

Ingredients:

8 (1/2 lb.) fresb” ater ba”

Instructions:

fillets 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1/2 tsp. paprika 8 slices bacon, divided 1 Tbsp. plus 1 teaspoon lemon juice, divided Rinse fillets thoroughly in cold water; pat dry, and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and paprika. Set fillets aside. Place 2 slices bacon on large piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil; place a ba,; s fillet lengthwise on each bacon slice. Sprinkle 12 t. lemon juice over each fillet. Fold foil edges over, and wrap securely. Repeat procedure with remaining ingredients to make 3 additional packets. Grill packets over hot coals IO minutes. Tum packets, and grill an additional IO minutes or until fish flakes eaily when tested. Yields 4 servings.

Notes:

I have lots of experience in freezing fresh and saltwater fo, h since I have many avid fisherman in the family. Always freeze it in moisture and vapor proof freezer paper or freezer bags. Wrap freezer bags in foil. Properly wrapped and frozen, it will not spoil as long as it remains frozen solid. Do not refreeze. CATFISH Gmmo Vegetable cooking spray 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped green pepper’ 2 garlic cloves minced 3 (101/2-oz.) cans chicken broth 2 (14-1/2-oz.) cans tomatoes, 1 (6-oz.) can cocktail vegetable juke 2 bay leaves 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1/2 tsp. dried whole thyme 1/2 tsp. hot sauce 1112pounds catfish fillets, cut into 1 1/2″ pieces 2 (10-oz.) packagt$ frozen slked okr tha” ed 4 cups hot cooked rice Coat Dutch oven with cooking spr. iy; place over mt!dium high heat until hot. Add celery and next 3 ingredients; saute until crisp and tender. Add broth and next 7 ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil; co er, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Stir in fish and okr. i; cover and immer 15 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Seo e over rice. Yields 8 servings. Nute: Such a great idea to have catfish gumbo instead of shrimp, especially here in Texas! Tbsp. is especially good served with hot water cornbread. I have been known to use ocher fish besides catfish in this recipe, so be inventive! ‘

Servings Yield:

Make 3 additional packets