French Quarter Catfish

24 Catfish fillets
1 qt White wine
1 c Vegetable oil
2 tb Thyme
3/4 c Butter,margarine,bacon fat
Paprika

Louisiana Epicure's Sauce
2 qt Heavy cream,whipped
2 c Mayonnaise
1 c Tomato sauce
1/2 c Dijon mustard(or to taste)
1/2 c Horseradish,prepared
2 tb Sugar
1 ts Cayenne pepper

1. Thaw frozen fish according to package directions. 2. Blend wine, oil and thyme in large non-aluminum bowl or dish; marinate catfish in mixture 4 hours. 3. Remove catfish and drain. 4. Place fillets on baking sheets; dot with butter and sprinkle with paprika. 5. Either broil until fish is brown, sizzling and flakes easily (time depends on heat of broiler), or bake in preheated 350'F. oven 30 minutes, or until fish flakes. 6. Serve with Louisiana Epicure's Sauce. *** LOUISIANA EPICURE'S SAUCE *** 1. Combine all ingredients; store in refrigerator until ready to use. 2. Just before serving fish, spread 1/4 cup sauce on each fillet; pass under broiler.

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