Banana Leaf Wrapped Red Snapper

By Sweet July

Wrapping fish in banana leaf is an easy technique to get a juicy, flavorful result.

Our recipe includes bell pepper, lime and a healthy spoonful of Pickapeppa sauce.

The recipe works equally well in a hot oven or over a grill—either way, the steam inside the banana leaf will gently cook the fish while infusing it with all the delicious ingredients you pack inside.

Ingredients

4 4-6oz. red snapper (cod will work if you can’t find red snapper)

4 12-inch banana leaves (can be found fresh at most international grocery stores or in the frozen aisle)

Olive oil

1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced

1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced

2 limes, thinly sliced

Pickapeppa sauce (found in the international aisle by condiments)

1 tsp sweet paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp dark brown sugar

Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

step 2

In a small bowl, mix spices and brown sugar. Set aside.

step 3

Divide and lay sliced peppers on the center of each banana leave. Lightly season with salt and pepper.

step 4

Drizzle olive oil over fish, and season with spices, salt and pepper on all sides. Place the fish on top of the peppers, and top each filet with about 1 tablespoon of pickapeppa sauce. Top with 2-3 thin slices of lime. Fold each side over the fish to close, making sure there are no cracks or corners where steam can escape. Place sealed side down on a baking dish.