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Banana Leaf Barramundi
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Banana Leaf Barramundi

Ingredients

  • 4 barramundi filets
  • 4 banana leaves approximately 10"x12"
  • 4 sprigs of fresh cilantro
  • 1 carrot cut into matchsticks
  • 8 round slices of ginger
  • 8 round slices of lime
  • 2 tablespoons butter or ghee

For the Marinade

  • 1/2 cup coconut aminos
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha

For the green sauce

  • 1 cup packed cilantro
  • 6 green onions chopped
  • 1/2 jalapeno seeded
  • 1/3 cup lime juice
  • 1/2 olive oil
  • large pinch sea salt
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

For the marinade

  • Combine coconut aminos, garlic, and Sriracha. Place the barramundi filets in a bowl or ziploc bag and cover with the marinade. Refrigerate for about 20 minutes.

For the green sauce

  • Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and mix well.

For the packets

  • Bring a pot of water with steamer basket to a boil.
  • Place each filet on a banana leaf and top with 1/2 tablespoon of butter or ghee, 1 sprig of cilantro, a few carrot sticks, 2 lime slices, and 2 slices of ginger.
  • Fold the leaf into a packet and secure with a thin strip of banana leaf.
  • Steam for approximately 10 minutes.
  • Remove the packets, open, and top with the green sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

It might be necessary to soften the banana leaves over a oven burner before wrapping the fish.