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  • Grouper Roasted In Banana Leaves With Red Beans And Rice

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    Grouper Roasted In Banana Leaves With Red Beans And Rice
    Servings: 4
    by Global Cookbook
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    Ingredients

    • 4 x grouper fillets - (abt 6 ounce ea)
    • 6 Tbsp. pure extra virgin olive oil Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
    • 1 x banana leaf cut 4 rectangles Minced mint for garnish Minced cilantro for garnish Diced red bell pepper for garnish
    • 1 c. fresh pineapple in small dice
    • 2 x oranges peeled, segmented
    • 1/4 c. minced red onion
    • 1 x New Mexico red chile toasted in a pan over high heat for 20 seconds and crushed
    • 1 tsp chopped garlic
    • 1 tsp honey
    • 4 x mint leaves cut chiffonade
    • 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 x lime juiced Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
    • 1/2 tsp ancho chili pwdr
    • 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 lrg Spanish onion finely minced
    • 1 x celery stalk minced
    • 4 x garlic cloves minced
    • 4 x green onions minced
    • 1/2 lb red beans soaked overnight, liquid removed, and rinsed
    • 1 x ham bone or possibly ham hock - (abt 1 1/2 lbs)
    • 1 x bay leaf
    • 2 x thyme sprigs
    • 1 pch red pepper flakes
    • 2 c. long grain rice cooked Minced cilantro

    Directions

    1. Grouper: Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
    2. Rub each fillet with extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Wrap each fillet in a banana leaf, envelope-style and place seam-side down on a baking sheet. Roast for 8 to 10 min.
    3. Place the packets seam-side up on a platter and fold back the sides of the banana leaf to expose the fish. Place a few Tbsp. of the relish on top and garnish with mint, cilantro and peppers.
    4. Orange-Pineapple Relish: Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and let sit at room temperature for 30 min before serving.
    5. Red Beans and Rice: Heat oil in a large Dutch oven. Add in the onions, celery, garlic and green onions and cook till soft. Add in the soaked beans, ham bone, bay leaf, thyme, red pepper and 3 c. of cool water.
    6. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 1 1/2 hrs or possibly till the beans are soft. Season with salt and pepper. Place rice in a large bowl and add in the bean mix. Mix to combine and mix in cilantro.
    7. This recipe yields 4 servings.

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