4 fresh catfish fillets (cut in half)
1/2 c. unsalted butter
Flour to use for the batter


Seafood Sauce
1/2 c. unsalted butter
1 tsp. sage
1/4 tsp. cumin, rosemary, onion powder, thyme
1/2 tsp. white pepper
3/4 c. half and half milk or cream
3/4 c. white wine or Chardonnay
Dash of Cajun seasoning


Season each side of fish with seasoning. Dip in flour. Fry in skillet with butter on medium high heat. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Keep warm in oven as you are preparing sauce.

For the Seafood sauce,

melt butter in skillet and add seasonings, stir constantly and blend over medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes. Add half and half continue stirring and heat slowly until bubbly as you slowly increase heat (5 to 10 minutes). Add a dash of Cajun seasoning and wine stir until well blended and smooth and thick texture (2 to 3 minutes). Do not overcook. Serve over fish with red beans and rice.