Lemon Grilled Fish In Banana Leaves Recipe

Name: Lemon Grilled Fish In Banana Leaves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave, minced; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; 4 (8 ounce) red snapper or (8 ounce) halibut fillets; 16 lemon slices; 8 sprigs fresh thyme; 4 banana leaves, washed, soaked in water and cut into 10-by-12 inch rectangles; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 cup onion, sliced into thin strips; 1 cup yellow pepper, sliced into thin strips; 1 cup carrot, sliced into thin strips; 1 cup tomatoes, sliced thinly

Servings: persons

1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave, minced
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
4 (8 ounce) red snapper or (8 ounce) halibut fillets
16 lemon slices
8 sprigs fresh thyme
4 banana leaves, washed, soaked in water and cut into 10-by-12 inch rectangles
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup onion, sliced into thin strips
1 cup yellow pepper, sliced into thin strips
1 cup carrot, sliced into thin strips
1 cup tomatoes, sliced thinly

1
Heat grill to medium.
2
In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice with 1/2 cup olive; add thyme, salt and pepper.
3
Brush both sides of fillets generously with lemon mixture and place each in a banana leaf.
4
Place 4 lemon slices and a sprig of thyme on each fillet.
5
With the short side of the leaf facing you, fold bottom edge over fish; fold sides over fish, then fold package away from you to envelop the fish.
6
Secure each packet with 3 wet toothpicks or tie like a girtbox with a wet piece of string.
7
Cook the fish packets on grill, about 6 minutes per side ( the leaves will brown, which is OK).
8
While the fish grills, saute garlic in 1 Tbs olive oil over medium-high heat about 1 minute.
9
Add the onions through tomatoes and saute about 5 minutes until vegetables are tender; season with salt and pepper.
10
To serve, put a fish packet in the center of each plate, open the leaf and spoon vegetables around fillet.

637

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave, minced, salt, to taste, and more.

Yes, Lemon Grilled Fish 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!

Lemon Grilled Fish In Banana Leaves

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Variations & substitutions

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