40 Meatless Meals- Catfish Gumbo

Catfish Gumbo

4 T butter, divided
1 bell pepper, finely diced
1 small onion, finely diced
1/2 lb fresh catfish, diced into 1" pieces
3 T flour
2 cups vegetable stock
1 t garlic powder
1/2 t thyme
1/2 t parsley

Sautee bell pepper and onion in 1/2 T butter until tender, then remove from pan. Sear fish, and then remove from pan.

Make a roux from the remaining butter and flour. Incorporate stock, mixing well to avoid lumps. Add seasonings, vegetables, and fish. Let simmer until catfish is thoroughly cooked.