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Amberjack (Jack Fish) en Papillote

Baked Amberjack White Fish with Thyme Laying On a Green Banana Leaf On A Wood Plate
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This delicious local amberjack (jack fish) recipe is marinated with white wine, olive oil, curry powder and fresh thyme. Jack fish can be wrapped in a banana leaf, aluminum foil, or parchment paper.  

Ingredients

  • 4 fillets (~2 lb) amberjack (or other white fish)
  • 1 Tbsp e.v. olive oil
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp white wine
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • pinch red pepper flakes or ground black pepper
  • 8 sprigs fresh thyme as a garnish
  • 4 banana leaves (or aluminum foil or parchment paper)

Instructions

  • Preheat a grill to medium high heat (~ 375F). (If using an oven: 375F ~12 -15 minutes or until flakey)
  • In a small bowl mix: olive oil, white wine, curry powder, salt, and red pepper flakes
  • Baste each side of each fish (Amberjack  is pictured, but halibut, wahoo, cod, snapper, etc. would also work well).  Wrap each piece of fish in a banana leaf.  Roll or cinch tight and place on the grill with the seams sides down (if using aluminum then place the cinched side up).
  • Grill covered ~12-15 minutes (depending on the thickness of the fish) or until fish is white and flaky.  Some of the edges of the banana leaf may burn/singe on the edges.
  • Be careful when opening these piping hot packages - no need to start dinner with a steam burn!  Top with a fresh thyme.  
  • Add salt to taste. Serve with grilled vegetables, rice, tomato salad, and/or grilled fruit.  Happy Eating!  Beckie

Notes

  • Don't have a grill?  No problem.  Bake in the oven at 375F for 12-15 minutes or until flaky.
  • Can't find banana leaves?  Use aluminum foil or parchment paper instead.

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