CREOLE FLOUNDER WITH SEAFOOD SAUCE

1 cup diced onion
1 cup chopped green pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half cream
8 ounces Mexican process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1/4 cup Creole mustard or other spicy mustard
2 pounds flounder fillets
1-1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning

1 In a large skillet, saute the onion, green pepper, garlic and parsley in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add the cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; Stir in cheese and lemon juice; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Add crab. Cover and keep warm.
2 Spread mustard on both sides of fillets. Sprinkle with Creole seasoning. Place on a greased broiler pan. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Yield: 4-5 servings.
Editor’s Note: The following spices may be substituted for 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning: 1/4 teaspoon each salt, garlic powder and paprika; and a pinch each of dried thyme, ground cumin and cayenne pepper.