Tilapia Baked & Wrapped (Chinese Style) Recipe

Name: Tilapia Baked & Wrapped (Chinese Style)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (4 ounce) tilapia fillets (or other firm-fleshed whitefish); 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped); 2 green onions (white and green parts, finely chopped); 1 cup fresh cilantro (finely chopped); 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1/4 teaspoon soy sauce; 1/4 teaspoon fish sauce; 4 teaspoons dark maple syrup; slivered almonds (to garnish) (optional); salt and pepper; 4 banana leaves or 4 parchment paper

Servings: persons

4 (4 ounce) tilapia fillets (or other firm-fleshed whitefish)
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
2 green onions (white and green parts, finely chopped)
1 cup fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon fish sauce
4 teaspoons dark maple syrup
slivered almonds (to garnish) (optional)
salt and pepper
4 banana leaves or 4 parchment paper

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly.
3
Place a fillet on each banana leaf or a piece of parchment paper and divide mixture evenly amongst them, spreading the mixture over the top of each fillet.
4
Fold each banana leaf, or the paper, over to form a packet around each fillet and seal the edge of each packet with a small piece of aluminum foil, crimping it tightly.
5
Place on a baking sheet in the middle of the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
6
Remove from oven and the wrapping. Lightly brush off most of the topping and sprinkle a few slivered almonds on top of each fillet for garnish if desired.
7
Serve with stir-fried Chinese vegetables.

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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: 4 (4 ounce) tilapia fillets (or other firm-fleshed whitefish), 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped), 2 green onions (white and green parts, finely chopped), and more.

Yes, Tilapia Baked & Wrapped (Chinese Style) 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.

Tilapia Baked & Wrapped (Chinese Style)

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