Grilled banana leaf wrapped fish

1 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
½ cup Olive oil
¼ cup Fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Chopped fresh thyme
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 Bass fillets or other firm white fish; (6 to 8-ounce)
16 Thin slices fresh lemon
8 Sprigs fresh thyme
8 larges Banana leaves; soaked in water
12 Toothpicks; (soaked in water)
1 tablespoon Olive oil
4 cups Julienne assorted vegetables; (tomatoes, onions,
; carrots, mushrooms,
; etc,)

Directions

Preheat the grill.

In a small mixing bowl, add the oil, lemon juice and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well. Season the fish with salt and pepper. Brush both sides of the fish with the lemon mixture. Lay the lemon slices and thyme over the top of each fish. Cross two of the banana leaves, forming a cross.

Place the fish in the center of the leaves. Wrap the fish in the leaves, securing the fish with toothpicks. Place the fish pouches on a low grill.

Cook for 4 to 6 minutes on each side. In a saut‚ pan, over medium heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper. Saut‚ for 3 to 4 minutes. To serve, place the fish in the center of each plate. Remove the toothpicks, exposing the fish. Serve the vegetables around the fish.

Yield: 4 servings

Converted by MC_Buster.

Per serving: 1098 Calories (kcal); 122g Total Fat; (97% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 1mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; ½ Fruit; 24½ Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates Recipe by: EMERIL LIVE SHOW #EMIC35 Converted by MM_Buster v2.0n.

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