Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup shredded carrot
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/3 cup plain bread crumbs
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 4 U.S. farm-raised catfish fillets (about 6 ounces each)
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• Paprika for sprinkling

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 6 tablespoons butter. Add celery, onion, carrot, garlic, salt, and pepper and saute 5 minutes, or until vegetables are soft. Remove from heat and stir in bread crumbs and bacon.

3. Evenly spoon mixture onto fish fillets, roll up jelly roll-style, and place seam side down in prepared baking dish. Brush with remaining butter and sprinkle with paprika.

4. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve immediately.

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