Catfish En Papillote

Sherrybeth's Note:

Another wonderful recipe I received from a friend in New Iberia Louisiana

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons dry sherry
• 1 garlic clove , minced
• 2 tablespoons green onions , chopped
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• 4 catfish fillets , cut into 2-inch cubes
• 1 red bell pepper , cut into strips
• 2 ounces ham , thinly cut and julienned
• 8 lemon slices

Directions:

1. In medium bowl, combine soy sauce, sherry, garlic, scallions, ginger and catfish cubes. and allow to sit for 15 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 450°F.
3. Cut four 12x12 inch pieces of parchment paper or aluminum foil.
4. Place catfish in paper or foil.
5. Top with red pepper strips, ham and 2 slices of lemon.
6. Spoon sauce over mixture.
7. Fold in edges of paper to form a triangle.
8. Crimp the edges to seal tightly.
9. Place on a baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until catfish flakes easily.
10. Remove from baking sheet and open paper.