RED SNAPPER STEAMED IN BANANA LEAVES

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I found this recipe in a Hispanic magazine dealing with Caribbean Seafood. The actual name of the recipe is Pargo Rojo Al Vapor en Hojas de Platano. Pargo is a fish very similar to the Atlantic Red Snapper. Banana leaves can be found frozen at most Asian markets. Caldo Maggie can be found in many grocery stores, but certainly in a Hispanic market or you can substitute soy sauce. The bananas impart a unique flavor to anything that's cooked in them. Enjoy!

Provided by Jostlori

Categories     Caribbean

Time 40m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
2 teaspoons caldo maggi seasoning (or substitute with soy sauce)
1 garlic clove
1 lemon, juice of
1 lb red snapper fillet
banana leaf
9 small clams
6 cherry tomatoes, halved
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

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).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.3, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 79.1, Sodium 250.7, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.4, Protein 44.3

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