Chili Snapper In Banana Leaves Recipe

Name: Chili Snapper In Banana Leaves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: lime dressing Chili; 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 clove garlic minced; snapper Chili; 4 whole snapper baby, cleaned, heads removed; 1 banana leaf cut into 4 - 12 inch squares; 1 Thai chili fresh red, thinly sliced; 4 kaffir lime leaves fresh, finely shredded; 2 green onions thinly sliced; 2 stalks lemongrass fresh, cut into matchsticks

Servings: persons

lime dressing Chili
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 clove garlic minced
snapper Chili
4 whole snapper baby, cleaned, heads removed
1 banana leaf cut into 4 - 12 inch squares
1 Thai chili fresh red, thinly sliced
4 kaffir lime leaves fresh, finely shredded
2 green onions thinly sliced
2 stalks lemongrass fresh, cut into matchsticks

1
To make the chili lime dressing, whisk together all ingredients. Set aside.
2
Score fish through thickest part of flesh then arrange on a large tray. Drizzle with 1/2 the dressing. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
3
Dip each banana leaf into boiling water then rinse under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels. Combine chili, kaffir lime leaves and green onions in a medium bowl. Distribute lemongrass between banana leaves then top with fish. Sprinkle with chili mixture then fold opposite corners of leaves over to enclose fish. Secure with butcher's twine.
4
Arrange parcels, in a single layer, in a large bamboo steamer. Steam over a large saucepan of simmering water for about 15 mins, or until fish is cooked through.
5
Serve fish in parcels, drizzled with remaining dressing.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: lime dressing Chili, 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and more.

Yes, Chili Snapper In Banana Leaves falls under the Soups & Stews 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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Chili Snapper In Banana Leaves

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