Grilled Banana Leaf Wrapped Fish

Recipe Ingredients

1/2 cup	118ml	Olive oil
1/4 cup	59ml	Fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon	15ml	Chopped fresh thyme
		Salt - to taste
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
4		Bass fillets - (6 to 8 oz ea)
		(or use other firm white fish)
16		Fresh lemon
8 sections		Fresh thyme
8 sections		Banana leaves - soaked in water (large)
12		Toothpicks - soaked in water
1 tablespoon	15ml	Olive oil
4 cups	250g / 8.8oz	Julienned assorted vegetables - (tomatoes,
		Onions, carrots, mushrooms, etc.)

Recipe Instructions

Preheat the grill.

In a small mixing bowl, add the oil, lemon juice and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well. Season the fish with salt and pepper. Brush both sides of the fish with the lemon mixture. Lay the lemon slices and thyme over the top of each fish.

Cross two of the banana leaves, forming a cross. Place the fish in the center of the leaves. Wrap the fish in the leaves, securing the fish with toothpicks. Place the fish pouches on a low grill. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes on each side.

In a saute pan, over medium heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes.

To serve, place the fish in the center of each plate. Remove the toothpicks, exposing the fish. Serve the vegetables around the fish.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Source:
EMERIL LIVE with Emeril Lagasse - (Show # EM-1C35) - from the TV FOOD - NETWORK

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