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Grilled Banana Leaf Wrapped Fish

OtherSeafoodIntermediate25 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 0.5 cup olive oil
  • 0.3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
  • 4 bass fillets or firm white fish (6 to 8 oz each)
  • 16 slice fresh lemon
  • 8 sprig fresh thyme
  • 8 large banana leaves, soaked in water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (for vegetables)
  • 4 cup julienned assorted vegetables (tomatoes, onions, carrots, mushrooms)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the grill.

  2. 2

    In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Season fish with salt and pepper. Brush both sides with the lemon-thyme mixture. Lay lemon slices and thyme sprigs over each fillet.

  4. 4

    Cross two banana leaves forming an X. Place a fish fillet in the center. Wrap leaves around the fish and secure with toothpicks.

  5. 5

    In a sauté pan, quickly sauté the julienned vegetables in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

  6. 6

    Grill the banana leaf packets for 4 to 5 minutes per side. Serve the packets opened over a bed of sautéed vegetables.