Red Snapper Marinated With Three Kinds Of Chilies In Banana Leaves Recipes

Steps:

• Make the sauce: Combine the cilantro, mint, chiles, ginger, scallion, coconut, sugar and 1 teaspoon salt in a blender and pulse to make a coarse paste. Add the coconut milk, lime juice, vegetable oil and fish sauce and blend to make a smooth, slightly thick sauce. Season with salt. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Make the fish: Preheat a grill to medium high. Lay the banana leaves on a work surface, overlapping each about halfway, so the leaves are large enough to wrap around the fish, with the tail and head sticking out slightly. Lightly brush the banana leaves with vegetable oil. Cut three 24-inch pieces of kitchen twine and run under water to moisten (this will prevent the twine from burning on the grill).
• Make 2 or 3 slits crosswise on each side of the fish, cutting about 1/2 inch into the flesh. Season the fish inside and out with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt total. Stuff the lime and ginger slices, chiles, and cilantro and mint sprigs into the cavity of the fish. Set the fish at one short end of the banana leaves and roll it up, leaving the head and tail sticking out, then tie together in 3 places with the kitchen twine.
• Once the grill registers 425˚ F to 450˚ F, grill the fish until the banana leaves are charred, about 12 minutes. Flip and grill until the fish is cooked through, 12 to 14 more minutes. (Because the fish is wrapped, it is difficult to test for doneness. The juices will run clear from the head and gills when poked.) Let the fish rest 5 minutes, then untie and remove the banana leaves. Lift the flesh from the bones and serve with the cilantro-mint sauce.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475 degrees F.
• Combine chilies, onion, garlic, tomato, epazote, bay leaves, cumin, and apple cider vinegar. Boil for 15 minutes.
• Remove the bay leaves and epazote. Blend in blender until smooth. Pour over fish, cover with banana leaf and bake for 15 minutes. Serve with White Rice and Vegetables.
• In a saucepot, heat oil. Add the onion and garlic. Once onion is caramelized, add rice and toast until aromatic. Add chicken stock, vegetables, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer until cooked, about 20 minutes.

Steps:

• Heat the water, bell peppers, carrots, onions, vinegar, olive oil, ginger, bay leaves, 1 T. salt, and the red pepper flakes in large saucepan over high heat to boiloing. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer covered until vegetables are crisp-tender, 7-10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat vegetable oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Brush fish with lime juice; season with salt and pepper. Brown fillets in batches in oil, about 1 minute each side. Transfer to large heatproof dish.
• Pour hot vegetables over fish and let cool to room temperature, 1-1/2 hours. Remove bay leaves.
• To serve, spoon some vegetables onto platter, place fish over vegetables, and top with remaining vegetables. Serve at room temperature.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine lime juice and honey. Pour 1/2 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add the fish. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 1 hour. Place remaining mixture in a small saucepan; set aside., Drain fish and discard marinade. Sprinkle fillets with chili powder; place on a greased broiler pan., Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 12-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork., Meanwhile, bring reserved lime juice mixture to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until reduced by half. Spoon over fillets.

Steps:

• Place a steamer basket over a pot of boiling water. If desired, add herbs to the boiling water to add flavor to the dish (basil, thyme, oregano, lemon peel, etc).
• In a small bowl, combine the ginger, soy sauce, garlic and lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste, then set aside.
• Rinse the fish filet then pat dry. Cut into three portions. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Place a piece of snapper in the center of a banana leaf. Top with one third of the cherry tomatoes and 3 clams. Drizzle a third of the marinade over the fish. Fold the banana leaves around the fish to form a packet, then tie with twine to hold it together. Repeat with the remaining fish pieces.
• Place the packets into the steamer basket. Cover the steamer and steam for 15 minutes.
• Serve with rice or sweet potato mash (the white kind).