4    5-8 Oz.
Creole Sauce
2 tb Butter
1 c  Chopped Onions
3/4 c  Chopped Celery
1/2 c  Bell Pepper -- chopped
4    Cloves Garlic -- chopped
2 cn Tomato Sauce -- (8 oz.
Each)
2    Bay Leaves -- (whole)
1 ts Chili Powder
Salt -- to taste
Cayenne Pepper -- to taste
1/2 ts Sugar
1/4 ts Thyme
1/4 ts Dill
1/4 ts Sweet Basil
1 c  Water
Salt
Cayenne Pepper
Catfish Fillets

Place catfish fillets in baking pan with 1-inch lip.

Cover with Creole sauce. Bake at 350 F. for 15-20 minutes.

In a heavy pot, saute seasonings in butter until done (10 minutes). Add
tomato sauce and water, bring to a rapid boil, and reduce to simmer. Stir
occasionally and cook approximately one hour. Add water to retain volume.
Season with salt and cayenne pepper to taste.

Yields 4 servings.