Banana Leaf Mahi Mahi With Citrus And Chiles

Name: Banana Leaf Mahi Mahi With Citrus And Chiles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 cup chopped red onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 orange (1/2 juiced, 1/2 thinly sliced into 6 half-moons); 1 lime (1/2 juiced, 1/2 thinly sliced into 6 half-moons); Kosher salt; 1 16-ounce package fresh or frozen banana leaves, thawed if frozen; 6 6-ounce mahi mahi fillets

Servings: persons

5 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped red onion
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 orange (1/2 juiced, 1/2 thinly sliced into 6 half-moons)
1 lime (1/2 juiced, 1/2 thinly sliced into 6 half-moons)
Kosher salt
1 16-ounce package fresh or frozen banana leaves, thawed if frozen
6 6-ounce mahi mahi fillets

1
Put the chiles in a bowl, cover with boiling water and soak until pliable, about 15 minutes. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the soaking liquid, then drain the chiles.
2
Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, oregano and cumin and cook until the onion is soft but not browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a blender along with the reserved chile soaking liquid, the chiles, orange juice, lime juice and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; blend until smooth.
3
Unfold the banana leaves and cut into six 12-inch-long pieces; rinse and pat dry. Place a banana leaf shiny-side down on a work surface. Coat the fish generously with the pureed chile mixture. Place 1 mahi mahi fillet in the center of the leaf and top with a slice each of orange and lime. Fold 2 opposite ends of the leaf over the fish, overlapping them to tightly enclose the fish, then tuck the open ends underneath. Transfer to a large roasting pan or baking dish. Repeat to make 5 more banana leaf-wrapped fillets, then transfer the pan to the refrigerator and let the fish marinate 1 to 3 hours.
4
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Remove the pan from the refrigerator and cover tightly with foil. Bake until the fish is just cooked through, opening a packet to check for doneness, about 35 minutes. Transfer to plates and carefully unwrap just before eating.

130

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/2 cup chopped red onion, 2 cloves garlic, and more.

Yes, Banana Leaf Mahi Mahi With Citrus And Chiles falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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