Tilapia Baked & Wrapped (Chinese Style)
- 4 (4 ounce) tilapia fillets (or other firm-fleshed whitefish)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
- 2 green onions (white and green parts, finely chopped)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon fish sauce
- 4 teaspoons dark maple syrup
- slivered almonds (to garnish) (optional)
- salt and pepper
- 4 banana leaves or 4 parchment paper
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly.
- Place a fillet on each banana leaf or a piece of parchment paper and divide mixture evenly amongst them, spreading the mixture over the top of each fillet.
- Fold each banana leaf, or the paper, over to form a packet around each fillet and seal the edge of each packet with a small piece of aluminum foil, crimping it tightly.
- Place on a baking sheet in the middle of the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and the wrapping. Lightly brush off most of the topping and sprinkle a few slivered almonds on top of each fillet for garnish if desired.
- Serve with stir-fried Chinese vegetables.
tilapia, ground ginger, garlic, green onions, fresh cilantro, sesame oil, soy sauce, fish sauce, dark maple syrup, almonds, salt, banana
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tilapia-baked-wrapped-chinese-style-157468 (may not work)