Salmon In Banana Leaf Recipe

Name: Salmon In Banana Leaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 fillets salmon or steaks; 2 banana leaves larges, big enough to wrap your salmon in; 2 scallions eachs, slice thin; 1 piece ginger minced; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons tahini; red chiles Crushed; 1/4 cup rice uncooked; 1 star anise each; 1 pinch fennel seed; 1 pinch cinnamon; 1 pinch whole cloves; 2 pinches szechuan peppercorns or black peppercorns + dried, crushed red for dipping sauce:; 1 1/2 tablespoons peach preserves; 3/4 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 1/4 teaspoons soy sauce; 3/4 teaspoon rice wine vinegar; clove garlic minced; 1 piece ginger minced; 1/2 scallions sliced thin

Servings: persons

2 fillets salmon or steaks
2 banana leaves larges, big enough to wrap your salmon in
2 scallions eachs, slice thin
1 piece ginger minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons tahini
red chiles Crushed
1/4 cup rice uncooked
1 star anise each
1 pinch fennel seed
1 pinch cinnamon
1 pinch whole cloves
2 pinches szechuan peppercorns or black peppercorns + dried, crushed red for dipping sauce:
1 1/2 tablespoons peach preserves
3/4 teaspoon sesame oil
1 1/4 teaspoons soy sauce
3/4 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
clove garlic minced
1 piece ginger minced
1/2 scallions sliced thin

1
Begin by mixing all of your marinade ingredients together and pouring it over the salmon in a big baggy or container. Marinate under refrigeration for at least a half an hour or up to 2 hours.
2
While salmon is marinating, put all of your scented rice powder ingredients into a spice grinder and pulse until everything is coarsely ground. Remember, you want a few larger crumbles of rice for mouth-feel!
3
Remove the salmon from the marinade (discarding any leftover marinade) and coat it with some of the scented rice powder on each side. You won't use it all with just the 2 pieces of salmon. Save some for another time.
4
Lay your banana leaves out flat. Place one salmon fillet in the center of each leaf. Fold one side over the salmon.
5
Fold the opposite side over that, then both ends to make a little package.
6
Place salmon packets in a steamer basket over boiling water.
7
Put all of the marinade ingredients into a small sauce pot or alternately, a microwave safe dish and bring to a heat. Whisk everything together and it's ready to serve.
8
After ~10-13 minutes, salmon will be finished. Flip the smooth side of the banana leaves up and make a slit through them to serve....they kinda look like tamales, huh!
9
I served with chinese noodles, corn and the dipping sauce.

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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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 fillets salmon or steaks, 2 banana leaves larges, big enough to wrap your salmon in, 2 scallions eachs, slice thin, 1 piece ginger minced, and more.

Yes, Salmon In Banana Leaf 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!

Salmon In Banana Leaf

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Variations & substitutions

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