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A snapper fish plated with rice and lime
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Grilled Snapper Palau Style

Grilled Snapper Palau Style is an authentic main dish recipe from the islands nation that is quick and easy to make.  A healthy recipe your family is sure to love.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Palauan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 75kcal
Author Darlene at International Cuisine

Ingredients

  • 1 3 lb Red Snapper Cleaned and scaled
  • 1 2" Piece Ginger peeled and sliced thinly
  • 2 cloves Garlic Sliced thinly
  • 4 Kaffir lime leaves
  • 2 Tbsps Soy Sauce Dark mushroom flavored
  • 2 Tbsps Sesame Oil
  • 1 large Banana leaf
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

Instructions

  • Place a piece of foil large enough to wrap up the whole fish
  • Quickly run the banana leaf over a flame on the stove to soften it. Place it on top of the foil.  Place the whole fish on the banana leaf. 
  • Mix together the soy sauce and the sesame oil in a small bowl.  Using a basting brush, cover the underside of the fish on the banana leaf with a bit of the sauce.
    Also brush the cavity of the fish as well.
  • Using a sharp knife, make a few slices into the flesh about 1/2 " thick to make a space to place the thin slices of garlic, ginger and kaffir lime leaf.
  • Place the extra lime leaf and garlic and ginger into the cavity of the fish. Brush the top of the fish with more sauce.
  • Wrap the whole fish in the banana leaf and then foil so you have a nice package.
  • Turn the grill on to medium high heat and cook for approx 15 minutes turning over once. 
    Check for a nice tender flaky fish making certain not to overcook it. 
    Serve with white rice and flavor the rice with any leftover sauce.
    Garnish with some lime slices.

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Nutrition

Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 503mg | Potassium: 36mg | Vitamin C: 5.4mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.3mg