Creole Catfish Cakes

2 lbs catfish fillets
1/3 cup butter or margarine
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 cups soft breadcrumbs, divided
1 1/2 cups diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup minced green onions
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1-2 tablespoon butter or margarine
1-2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1. Put fish fillets on a lightly greased rack in a broiler pan.
2. Broil 5 inches from heat for 10-15 minutes or until fish is done (flakes easily with a fork).
3. Put fillets into a bowl; flake fish and set aside.
4. In a saucepan, melt 1/3 cup butter over low heat.
5. Add in flour; stir with a whisk until smooth.
6. Cook and whisk constantly for 1 minute.
7. Gradually add in milk; cook and whisk constantly over medium heat for 8 minutes or until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
8. Add in salt, pepper, and mustard; stir to combine.
9. Pour sauce over fish.
10. Add to the fish--1/2 cup breadcrumbs, red bell pepper, green onions, and hot sauce; stir all to combine.
11. Cover bowl and chill at least 1 hour.
12. Shape 1/4 cup mixture into a patty; repeat with remaining mixture.
13. Coat patties evenly with remaining breadcrumbs.
14. Melt 1 tablespoon butter and add 1 tablespoon oil to a large skillet.
15. Fry patties (a few at a time) 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned; add butter and/or oil as needed.
16. Serve with tartar sauce, mustard sauce or anything that suits your fancy


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