HALIBUT OR OTHER FISH STEAMED IN BANANA LEAVES

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Categories     Sauce     Fish     Side     Steam     Banana     Halibut

Yield makes 4 servings as a main course, 8 as a starter

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 dried banana leaves, each about 8 inches square
1 1/2 to 2 pounds fillets of halibut, red snapper, grouper, or sea bass, cut into 8 pieces
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon nam pla
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
1/4 cup chopped shallot
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Put at least 2 inches of water in the bottom of a steamer. Soak the banana leaves in hot water until soft, just a few seconds.
  • Toss together the fish, garlic, ginger, nam pla, sugar, and cayenne. Put a piece of the seasoned fish in the center of each of the banana leaves and top with shallot, cilantro, and a light sprinkling of salt. Fold in the sides of the leaves and seal shut with toothpicks or skewers.
  • Steam for about 15 minutes, or until the fish is done (peek into one of the packages to check). Be careful of the steaming liquid when removing the packages. Remove each of the fish pieces from its package before serving and spoon some of the juices over it.
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  • In step 2, toss the fish with 1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes, 2 tablespoons minced lemongrass, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, and the nam pla and sugar. Put it in the packages as directed and top with the shallots, 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives or scallion, and 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, preferably Thai basil. Seal and steam as directed.

Karibo Kariboye
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The fish is cooked perfectly and the banana leaves add a nice touch of flavor.


King Shatix Ug
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I'm not a big fan of fish but I really enjoyed this dish. The banana leaves really helped to mask the fishy taste.


Teresa Goulding
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The fish is tender and flaky and the banana leaves give it a delicious flavor.


RAJA JUNAID
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The fish is cooked perfectly and the banana leaves add a lovely aroma.


Presido Entertainment
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The presentation is beautiful and the fish is delicious.


Deaundra Taylor
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The fish was cooked perfectly and the banana leaves added a delicious flavor.


Chaudhary Usman
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This recipe is a keeper! The fish is cooked to perfection and the banana leaves add a unique flavor.


Girls Lover
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I love the way the banana leaves impart a subtle sweetness to the fish.


Hakeem Muddasir
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This is my go-to recipe for fish. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


King Rayhan
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the banana leaves add a delicious flavor.


Jacqui Osborne
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The fish is cooked perfectly, and the banana leaves add a nice touch of flavor.


Robyn Kerr
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this dish. The banana leaves really helped to mask the fishy taste.


Jonathan Mencer
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This recipe is easy to follow, and the results are amazing. The fish is tender and flaky, and the banana leaves give it a delicious flavor.


Mar Mar
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The fish is cooked perfectly, and the banana leaves add a lovely aroma.


Pasa Lama
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The presentation is beautiful, and the fish is delicious.


Ayush Gharti
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I've never cooked fish in banana leaves before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The fish was moist and flavorful, and the banana leaves added a unique touch.


M E Ekramul
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This dish was a hit with my family! The flavors of the fish and the banana leaves complemented each other beautifully.


Maci Renee
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Fantastic recipe! The fish was cooked perfectly, and the banana leaves imparted a lovely delicate flavor.