Gingered Fish in Banana Wrappers Recipe

Name: Gingered Fish in Banana Wrappers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups BULL'S-EYE Original Barbecue Sauce; 6 Tbsp. ground ginger; 2 Tbsp. grated orange zest Safeway 1 lb For $0.79 thru 02/09; 48 each banana leaves (11x9 inches each), divided; 24 each red snapper fillets (4 oz. each); 6 each navel oranges, peeled, sectioned King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; 3 cups canned hearts of palm, drained; 1-1/2 cups papaya, small dice; 1-1/2 cups red onions, thinly sliced; 6 Tbsp. cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2
Mix barbecue sauce, ginger and orange zest.
3
Spoon 1 Tbsp.
4
of the barbecue sauce mixture onto center of each of 24 banana leaves (or onto each of 4 leaves for trial recipe); top with 1 fish fillet and an additional 1 Tbsp.
5
of the remaining barbecue sauce mixture.
6
Fold long sides of leaves into center over fish; fold in sides of leaves to form packets.
7
Cover grate of grill with 12 of the remaining banana leaves (or 2 of the remaining banana leaves for trial recipe).
8
Top with fish packets, folded-sides down.
9
Cover with remaining 12 banana leaves (or with remaining 2 banana leaves for trial recipe).
10
Grill 10 min.
11
Remove top layer of leaves.
12
Turn packets over; replace leaves.
13
Grill an additional 8 to 10 min.
14
or until fish flakes easily with fork.
15
Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients.
16
For each serving: Plate one packet; open packet.
17
Top fish with about 1/3 cup of the orange mixture.

1175

kcal

Calories

302

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* 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 cups BULL'S-EYE Original Barbecue Sauce, 6 Tbsp. ground ginger, 2 Tbsp. grated orange zest Safeway 1 lb For $0.79 thru 02/09, 48 each banana leaves (11x9 inches each), divided, and more.

Yes, Gingered Fish in Banana Wrappers 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!

Gingered Fish in Banana Wrappers

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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