Ingredients for Asian Style Snapper Bream In Banana Leaves
- 4 large banana leaves, about 2 ft long each
- 4 (6 ounce) bream fillets (or 2 whole bream, about 1 1/2 lbs each, scaled & gutted)
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- Lemongrass
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Lime Juice
- 1/4 cup light soy sauce
- Sweet Chili Sauce
- Sesame Oil
- Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger (or gingerroot)
- Red Pepper (as part of 1 cup mixed Asian-style vegetables)
- Carrot (as part of 1 cup mixed Asian-style vegetables)
- Cabbage (as part of 1 cup mixed Asian-style vegetables)
- Snow Peas (as part of 1 cup mixed Asian-style vegetables)
- Red Cabbage (as part of 1 cup mixed Asian-style vegetables)
- Bean Sprouts (as part of 1 cup mixed Asian-style vegetables)
- Green Onions (as part of 1 cup mixed Asian-style vegetables)
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried chili flakes
- Broccoli florets (as part of 1 cup mixed Asian-style vegetables)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish, optional)
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How to Make Asian Style Snapper Bream In Banana Leaves
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). If using a BBQ, prepare for indirect heat.
- Clean and scale the fish. If using whole fish, score the skin in a few places to allow for even cooking.
- In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and chili flakes.
- Place the banana leaves on a work surface. Place a fish fillet (or half of a whole fish) on each leaf.
- Pour the marinade generously over each fish, ensuring it's well coated.
- Add your favorite Asian-style vegetables to the banana leaves, such as sliced bell peppers, broccoli florets, and onions.
- Fold the banana leaves over the fish and vegetables, creating sealed parcels. Secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- If baking, place the parcels on a baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. If grilling, cook on a covered BBQ with indirect heat for 20-30 minutes, checking for doneness.
- Carefully remove the parcels from the oven or BBQ, let them rest for a few minutes, and then serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
22 g
Sugar
30g
Fat
4g
Carbs
4g
