Sugar-Free Banana Leaf Wrapped Coconut Fish
Delight your senses with this Sugar-Free Banana Leaf Wrapped Coconut Fish, a fragrant and flavorful dish that’s as healthy as it is impressive. Tender fish fillets are seasoned with a vibrant blend of fresh turmeric, ginger, lemongrass, and garlic, then bathed in creamy coconut milk infused with lime juice and a hint of chili for a zesty kick. Wrapped in banana leaves, the fish steams to perfection, soaking up the aromatic essence while remaining moist and flaky. This sugar-free recipe is naturally gluten-free and perfect for clean eating, offering a visually stunning presentation as guests unwrap their individual parcels to reveal the intoxicating tropical aroma. Whether served as a standalone entrée or paired with jasmine rice and steamed greens, this dish brings a touch of exotic elegance to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces fish fillets
- 4 large cuts banana leaves
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 inch, grated fresh turmeric root
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 1 inch, grated ginger
- 1 finely chopped lemongrass stalk
- 1 finely sliced red chili
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh basil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Rinse and pat dry the fish fillets. Season them with salt and black pepper.
In a bowl, combine coconut milk, grated turmeric, minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped lemongrass, sliced red chili, lime juice, and fish sauce. Mix well.
Cut the banana leaves into large pieces. Briefly pass them over a flame to make them pliable.
Place each fish fillet onto a banana leaf piece. Spoon about a quarter of the coconut milk mixture over each fillet.
Sprinkle chopped cilantro and basil over the top of the fillets.
Fold the banana leaf over the fish to make a secure parcel; use kitchen twine to tie the parcels if necessary.
Place the parcels on a baking tray and bake for 25 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove from the oven. Serve hot, allowing diners to unwrap the banana leaves themselves to enjoy the infused aroma and flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1055 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.8 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.5 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 252 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 3979 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.7 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.5 g | ||
| Protein | 93.0 g | 186% | |
| Vitamin D | 14.4 mcg | 72% | |
| Calcium | 266 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 2213 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
