Bombay Fish Steamed in Banana Leaves Recipe

Name: Bombay Fish Steamed in Banana Leaves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large garlic cloves; 1 to 2 small fresh serrano chiles 1/2 cupgrated fresh coconut or unsweetened desiccated coconut; 1 cup fresh cilantro sprigs; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves; 1/4 cup fresh lime or lemon juice; 1/4 cup water; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, or to taste; 6 untreated fresh or thawed frozen banana leaves or large Swiss chard leaves; six 5-ounce pieces salmon or haddock fillet with skin

Servings: persons

1
Mince garlic and, wearing protective gloves, mince serranos.
2
In a blender puree all sauce ingredients until smooth.
3
If using banana leaves, cut away ribs and in a large bowl of hot water soften leaves 1 minute to help keep them from splitting.
4
Cut six 8-inch squares from leaves.
5
On a work surface arrange 1 leaf square and pat dry.
6
Spread 1 teaspoon herb sauce down middle of square to equal length of a piece of fish and arrange piece, skin side down, on sauce.
7
Spread 1 tablespoon sauce over piece.
8
Fold top and bottom edges of leaf over piece and fold sides of leaf over piece, enclosing it.
9
Arrange packet, seam sides down, in a bamboo steamer or on a large steamer rack.
10
Make 5 more packets in same manner and arrange in steamer or on rack.
11
Steam packets over boiling water, covered, until fish is just cooked through, about 8 minutes.
12
Serve fish immediately.

268

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large garlic cloves, 1 to 2 small fresh serrano chiles 1/2 cupgrated fresh coconut or unsweetened desiccated coconut, 1 cup fresh cilantro sprigs, 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, and more.

Yes, Bombay Fish Steamed in Banana Leaves 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bombay Fish Steamed in Banana Leaves

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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