Catfish Dinner

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Catfish:

4 catfish fillets

2 cups buttermilk

Vegetable oil, for frying

1 to 2 cups cornmeal

Salt and ground pepper

1 to 2 cups all-purpose flour

2 eggs, beaten for egg wash

Sauce:

1/4 pound (1 stick) butter

1/2 cup minced red onion

1/2 cup minced bell pepper

2 ribs celery, minced

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay

2 tablespoons minced garlic

2 cups heavy cream

1 pound Louisiana crawfish tails

2 cups cooked grits or polenta, for serving

Chopped green onions or chives, for garnish