Catfish En Papillote... A wonderful savory dish that will be enjoyed time and again... To start off peel and cut carrots and celery in halves or quarters. Then cut green onion into thirds... Take some parchment paper on a cookie sheet (make parchment paper twice the length of the cookie sheet) and layout the vegtables in segments in two rows (an upper and lower)... Douce vegtables with olive oil and season (go lightly on the seasonings)...Season Catfish (I used my White Rub) and douce with olive oil... Put one Bay leaf under each Catfish and put a little butter on each Catfish... Now fold over the Parchment paper and fold over each edge twice (on all sides)... Then fold again at about a 35 or 45 degree angle along the sides starting from the back and continue on connected sides to the back on the other side, then tuck the back corners underneath the pouch (this process might be difficult till you get the hang of it)... You can use toothpicks, or a straight pin will also work, but I've found that this method of folding and tucking the corners works really well... Then take a knife and poke 6-9 holes in the top of the pouch (be careful not to puncture the bottom of the pouch) and put in oven on lower rack... Bake at 325 for an hour and a half till the fish is at least 180 degrees... Immediately after you take it out of the oven, open the pouch as much as possible to let the fish brown... Then take a spoon and baste the fish with the juices from the bottom of the pan (you will be glad you did, trust me)... and serve... One thing you will find out is that this is one of the most succulent ways to cook vegtables... A great dish for a special night or occasion... Enjoy...8)...
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