Catfish en Papillote

Makes 4 servings

meal type: Entrée

technique: Baked, Quick

1 tablespoon soy sauce 3 tablespoons dry sherry 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons chopped scallions 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 4 catfish fillets cut into 2 inch cubes 1 red pepper cut into strips 2 ounces thinly sliced ham, cut into julienne strips 8 lemon slices parchment paper or aluminum foil

In medium bowl, combine soy sauce, sherry, garlic, scallions, ginger, and catfish cubes. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut four 12x12 inch pieces of parchment paper (or aluminum foil). Fold parchment paper to form a triangle; open. Place catfish in paper. Top with red pepper strips, ham, and 2 slices of lemon. Spoon sauce over mixture. Fold in edges of paper to form a triangle. Crimp the edges to seal tightly. Place on a baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until catfish flakes easily. Remove from baking sheet and open paper.