Smothered Catfish

Name: Smothered Catfish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American, Southern, Cajun And Creole
Ingredients: 4 to 6 whole catfish fillets (Mississippi Farm raised recommended); 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon Creole or Cajun seasoning; 1/2 cup cooking oil (vegetable, corn, canola); 1 tablespoon butter; 1 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped sweet bell pepper; 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic, optional; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups seafood or chicken stock, or water, more or less; 1 tablespoon chicken base (if using water); 2 teaspoons dried parsley and more for garnish; 1/2 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet, optional; Hot, steamed rice, cooked buttered noodles, mashed potatoes or cooked grits