Grouper Roasted in Banana Leaves with Orange-Pineapple Relish and Red Beans and Rice (Bobby Flay) |
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Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
4 grouper fillets, about 6 ounces each |
6 tablespoons pure olive oil |
salt and pepper |
1 banana leaf, cut into 4 rectangles |
chopped mint |
chopped cilantro |
diced red bell pepper |
1 cup fresh pineapple, cut into small diced |
2 oranges, peeled and segmented |
1/4 cup chopped red onion |
1 new mexico red chile, toasted in a pan over high heat for 20 seconds and crushed |
1 teaspoon minced garlic |
1 teaspoon honey |
4 mint leaves, cut into chiffonade |
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
1 lime, juiced |
salt and pepper |
1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 large spanish onion, finely chopped |
1 stalk celery, chopped |
4 cloves garlic, chopped |
4 green onions, chopped |
1/2 pound red beans, soaked overnight, drained, rinsed |
1 ham bone or ham hock, about 1 1/2 pounds |
1 bay leaf |
2 sprigs thyme |
pinch red pepper flakes |
2 cups long grain rice, cooked |
chopped cilantro |
Directions:
1. Grouper:
2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Rub each fillet with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Wrap each fillet in a banana leaf, envelope style and place seam sided down on a baking sheet. Roast for 8 to 10 minutes. 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 tablespoons of the relish on top and garnish with mint, cilantro and peppers.
3. Orange-Pineapple Relish:
4. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
5. Red Beans and Rice:
6. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven. Add the onions, celery, garlic and green onions and cook until soft. Add the soaked beans, ham bone, bay leaf, thyme, red pepper and 3 cups of cold water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 1 1/2 hours or until the beans are soft. Season with salt and pepper. Place rice in a large bowl and add the bean mixture. Mix to combine and fold in cilantro.
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